What does SPACE mean?

Definition of Space

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied; the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move; the physical universe beyond the earths atmosphere.
• Verb: position (two or more items) at a distance from each other; create or maintain a space or spaces between.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /speɪs/
• UK: /speɪs/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "space" originated from the Old French word "espace," which means "an area." The word "space" has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to an area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied. It is also used to describe the physical universe beyond the earths atmosphere.

5. Synonyms: area, expanse, room, gap, distance, interval, scope, extent, territory, sector, realm

6. Related Words: place, scope, areas, rooms, gaps, width, depth, height, range, bounds

7. Example Sentences:

• She needed some space to think.
• The space between the two buildings was narrow.
• The rocket was launched into space.
• He spaced the chairs evenly around the table.
• She spaced out the cookies on the baking sheet.