אנגלית

space

gb/spˈeɪs/ us/spˈeɪs/
A2 אנגלית
~ 800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 entity
1

an empty or open area

An empty area between things.

תבנית שימוש: [something] takes up space
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'space' with 'place'; 'place' often means a specific location, while 'space' means an empty area.
מילים נרדפות
gap (Usually refers to a smaller opening or break between objects.) | room (Often used for available capacity or area in a place.)
הפכים
crowding (Refers to a situation where there is no empty area between objects or people.)
צירופים
open space |empty space |save space |take up space |waste space
נושאים
daily life |measurement |space |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • There was enough space for everyone to sit comfortably.
  • Please leave some space between the chairs.
  • The books took up all the space on the shelf.
  • We need more parking space near the building.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • There is space on the table.
  • I need more space in my bag.
  • The room has a lot of space.
  • Please make some space for me.
שם עצם A2 entity
2

the universe beyond Earth

The area outside Earth where the stars and planets are.

מילים נרדפות
cosmos (More poetic or literary term for the universe.) | universe (Refers to all of space and everything in it.)
הפכים
Earth (Refers to the planet we live on, as opposed to outer space.)
צירופים
outer space |space travel |space station |explore space
נושאים
science |astronomy |space
דוגמאות
  • Astronauts train for years before going into space.
  • The telescope can capture images from deep space.
  • Space exploration has led to many technological advances.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The moon is in space.
  • We can see many stars in space.
  • Astronauts work in space.
שם עצם B1 quantity
3

a period of time between events

The time between two events.

מילים נרדפות
interval (A formal term for a period of time between events.)
הפכים
continuity (Refers to an unbroken period without interruption.)
צירופים
space of time |short space of time
נושאים
time |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • There was a short space between the two meetings.
  • In the space of a week, everything changed.
  • We need some space between appointments to rest.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • We have a short space between classes.
  • In the space of two days, he finished the work.
  • There is no space between the games.
פועל B1 action
4

to arrange with gaps between

To put things or times with gaps between them.

תבנית שימוש: to space [things] [apart/over time]
מילים נרדפות
separate (General term for keeping things apart; not necessarily evenly spaced.)
הפכים
crowd (To put things close together without gaps.)
צירופים
space out chairs |space events evenly
נושאים
organization |work |time |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • Please space the chairs evenly along the wall.
  • We spaced the meetings over three days.
  • The trees were spaced ten feet apart.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Space the desks so people can walk.
  • We spaced our trips over the year.
  • The houses are spaced far apart.
שם עצם informal B1 relation
5

personal distance from others

The distance a person needs to feel comfortable around others.

מילים נרדפות
distance (General term for physical or emotional separation.)
הפכים
closeness (Refers to being physically or emotionally near someone.)
צירופים
personal space |need some space
נושאים
relationships |emotions
דוגמאות
  • I need some personal space right now.
  • He stood too close and invaded her space.
  • Give her some space to think about it.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I need some space now.
  • She wants more personal space.
  • Please give me some space.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
space
IPA
GB/spˈeɪs/
US/spˈeɪs/
הברות והטעמה
space (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (space)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: space
  • Plural: space, spaces
Verb
  • Base: space
  • 3rd Person Singular: spaces
  • Present Participle: spacing
  • Past: spaced
משפחת מילים
Forms
spaces noun spacing verb spaced verb
Core family
spacious adjective B1 spatial adjective B2
Related words
spatially adverb C1 spacecraft noun B2 spaceship noun B1
Advanced or less common
spacer noun
ביטויים

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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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