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Space

UK /["/speɪs/"]/US /["/speɪs/"]/

Definition

the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are

In simple words: The area around us or a place that is empty.

Examples

  • There is a lot of space between the two buildings.
  • The astronauts floated in space during their mission.
  • I need more space to store my books.
  • In art class, we learned how to create space in our drawings.
  • The universe has endless space filled with stars.

Usage notes

The word 'space' can refer to physical areas, like 'outer space', or more abstract uses, like 'personal space'. It's often used in both everyday conversation and technical contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writings where more specific terms might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of outer 'space' — it's vast and empty, just like a blank room.

Collocations

  • deep
  • outer
  • go into
  • exploration
  • programme/​program
  • research
  • in space
  • the depths of space
  • the edge of space
  • space and time
  • large
  • vast
  • wide-open
  • amount
  • fill
  • occupy
  • make use of
  • space between
  • be short of space
  • run short of space
  • time and space
  • large
  • vast
  • wide-open
  • amount
  • fill
  • occupy
  • make use of
  • space between
  • be short of space
  • run short of space
  • time and space
  • large
  • vast
  • wide-open
  • amount
  • fill
  • occupy
  • make use of
  • space between
  • be short of space
  • run short of space
  • time and space
  • long
  • brief
  • short
  • for the space of
  • in the space of
  • within the space of
  • a space of time
  • long
  • brief
  • short
  • for the space of
  • in the space of
  • within the space of
  • a space of time
  • deep
  • outer
  • go into
  • exploration
  • programme/​program
  • research
  • in space
  • the depths of space
  • the edge of space
  • space and time

Synonyms

  • room

Antonyms

  • crowded
  • full
  • occupied

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'place' — 'space' refers more to area, while 'place' refers to a specific location.
  • Using 'space' as a verb incorrectly — 'space' is generally a noun.
  • Forgetting to use 'space' in compound nouns, like 'workspace' or 'living space'.