space

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Visual representation of space

Noun

spaceSingular
spacesPlural
1

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

There is enough space in the room for a new desk.

2

An empty area between things or people.

There's a small space between the two buildings.

3

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Objects exist in space and time.

4

The physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere; outer space.

Astronauts travel into space to explore the universe.

5

An interval of time; a period.

In the space of a week, everything changed.

6

Freedom and scope to live, think, and develop in a way that suits one.

Everyone needs space to grow and be themselves.

Verb

spaceInfinitive
spacePresent tense
spacedPast tense
spacedPast participle
spacingPresent participle
spacesThird-person singular
1

To position things at a distance from one another.

Space the chairs evenly around the table.

2

To be or become distracted or unaware of one's surroundings.

I spaced out during the meeting and missed what he said.