space
gb/spˈeɪs/ us/spˈeɪs/
A2
English
~ 800
hely, űr, időköz, szünet, valaminek a leforgása alatt, eloszt, elhelyez, személyes tér
NOUN
A2
1
hely
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] takes up space
There was enough space for everyone to sit comfortably.
Volt elég hely, hogy mindenki kényelmesen le tudjon ülni.
Please leave some space between the chairs.
Kérlek, hagyj egy kis helyet a székek között.
The books took up all the space on the shelf.
We need more parking space near the building.
Learner examples
There is space on the table.
Van hely az asztalon.
I need more space in my bag.
Több helyre van szükségem a táskámban.
The room has a lot of space.
Please make some space for me.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'space' with 'place'; 'place' often means a specific location, while 'space' means an empty area.
Meaning
an empty or open area
Collocations
open space
|empty space
|save space
|take up space
|waste space
Synonyms
gap (Usually refers to a smaller opening or break between objects.)
|
room (Often used for available capacity or area in a place.)
Antonyms
crowding (Refers to a situation where there is no empty area between objects or people.)
Themes
daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An empty area between things.
An unoccupied or open area between things.
NOUN
A2
2
űr
A2
Astronauts train for years before going into space.
Az űrhajósok évekig edzenek, mielőtt az űrbe mennek.
The telescope can capture images from deep space.
A teleszkóp a mélyűrről is képes felvételeket készíteni.
Space exploration has led to many technological advances.
Learner examples
The moon is in space.
A Hold az űrben van.
We can see many stars in space.
Sok csillagot láthatunk az űrben.
Astronauts work in space.
Meaning
the universe beyond Earth
Collocations
outer space
|space travel
|space station
|explore space
Synonyms
cosmos (More poetic or literary term for the universe.)
|
universe (Refers to all of space and everything in it.)
Antonyms
Earth (Refers to the planet we live on, as opposed to outer space.)
Themes
science
|astronomy
|space
Definition
The area outside Earth where the stars and planets are.
The region beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
NOUN
B1
3
There was a short space between the two meetings.
Rövid szünet volt a két megbeszélés között.
In the space of a week, everything changed.
Egy hét leforgása alatt minden megváltozott.
We need some space between appointments to rest.
Learner examples
We have a short space between classes.
Rövid szünetünk van az órák között.
In the space of two days, he finished the work.
Két nap leforgása alatt befejezte a munkát.
There is no space between the games.
Meaning
a period of time between events
Collocations
space of time
|short space of time
Synonyms
interval (A formal term for a period of time between events.)
Antonyms
continuity (Refers to an unbroken period without interruption.)
Themes
time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The time between two events.
A short or long period between two events or activities.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to space [things] [apart/over time]
Please space the chairs evenly along the wall.
Kérlek, egyenletesen helyezd el a székeket a fal mentén.
We spaced the meetings over three days.
A megbeszéléseket három napra osztottuk el.
The trees were spaced ten feet apart.
Learner examples
Space the desks so people can walk.
Úgy helyezd el az asztalokat, hogy lehessen közöttük közlekedni.
We spaced our trips over the year.
Az utazásainkat az egész évre elosztottuk.
The houses are spaced far apart.
Meaning
to arrange with gaps between
Collocations
space out chairs
|space events evenly
Synonyms
separate (General term for keeping things apart; not necessarily evenly spaced.)
Antonyms
crowd (To put things close together without gaps.)
Themes
organization
|work
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put things or times with gaps between them.
To position items or schedule events with intervals between them.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
5
I need some personal space right now.
Most szükségem van egy kis személyes térre.
He stood too close and invaded her space.
Túl közel állt hozzá, és megsértette a személyes terét.
Give her some space to think about it.
Learner examples
I need some space now.
Most szükségem van egy kis térre.
She wants more personal space.
Több személyes térre vágyik.
Please give me some space.
Meaning
personal distance from others
Collocations
personal space
|need some space
Synonyms
distance (General term for physical or emotional separation.)
Antonyms
closeness (Refers to being physically or emotionally near someone.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
Definition
The distance a person needs to feel comfortable around others.
The physical or emotional distance someone needs from others to feel comfortable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
space
IPA
GB/spˈeɪs/
US/spˈeɪs/
Syllables & stress
space (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (space)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: space
- Plural: space, spaces
Verb
- Base: space
- 3rd Person Singular: spaces
- Present Participle: spacing
- Past: spaced
Word family
Forms
spaces
noun
spacing
verb
spaced
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
spacer
noun
Expressions
give someone space
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn spˈeɪs/
idiom
allow distance for comfort or privacy
To let someone be alone or away from you so they feel better or can think.
Examples
- After the argument, I decided to give her some space.
- He needs some space to work on his project.
in the space of [time]
1/ˈɪn ðə spˈeɪs əv tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
within a certain period of time
In a short or long period of time when something happens or changes completely.
Examples
- In the space of two years, she became a famous singer.
- Our lives changed in the space of a week.
personal space
1/pˈɚsənəl spˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
distance needed around oneself for comfort
The distance you like to keep from other people so you feel comfortable.
Examples
- He stood too close and invaded my personal space.
- Respecting personal space is important in many cultures.
space out
1/spˈeɪs ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
lose focus temporarily
To stop paying attention for a short time because you are thinking about something else or tired.
Examples
- Sorry, I spaced out during the meeting.
- She tends to space out when she’s bored.
outer space
1/ˈaʊtɚ spˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
space beyond Earth's atmosphere
The huge area outside Earth, where the stars, planets, and other objects are.
Examples
- Satellites orbit in outer space.
- Many children dream of traveling to outer space.
- Many people dream of traveling to outer space.
- The satellite will remain in outer space for several years.