英語

space

gb/spˈeɪs/ us/spˈeɪs/
A2 英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

an empty or open area

An empty area between things.

用法パターン: [something] takes up space
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'space' with 'place'; 'place' often means a specific location, while 'space' means an empty area.
類義語
gap (Usually refers to a smaller opening or break between objects.) | room (Often used for available capacity or area in a place.)
対義語
crowding (Refers to a situation where there is no empty area between objects or people.)
コロケーション
open space |empty space |save space |take up space |waste space
テーマ
daily life |measurement |space |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 A2 entity
2

the universe beyond Earth

The area outside Earth where the stars and planets are.

類義語
cosmos (More poetic or literary term for the universe.) | universe (Refers to all of space and everything in it.)
対義語
Earth (Refers to the planet we live on, as opposed to outer space.)
コロケーション
outer space |space travel |space station |explore space
テーマ
science |astronomy |space
例文
  • Astronauts train for years before going into space.
  • The telescope can capture images from deep space.
  • Space exploration has led to many technological advances.
学習者向け例文
  • The moon is in space.
  • We can see many stars in space.
  • Astronauts work in space.
名詞 B1 quantity
3

a period of time between events

The time between two events.

類義語
interval (A formal term for a period of time between events.)
対義語
continuity (Refers to an unbroken period without interruption.)
コロケーション
space of time |short space of time
テーマ
time |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • We have a short space between classes.
  • In the space of two days, he finished the work.
  • There is no space between the games.
動詞 B1 action
4

to arrange with gaps between

To put things or times with gaps between them.

用法パターン: to space [things] [apart/over time]
類義語
separate (General term for keeping things apart; not necessarily evenly spaced.)
対義語
crowd (To put things close together without gaps.)
コロケーション
space out chairs |space events evenly
テーマ
organization |work |time |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Please space the chairs evenly along the wall.
  • We spaced the meetings over three days.
  • The trees were spaced ten feet apart.
学習者向け例文
  • Space the desks so people can walk.
  • We spaced our trips over the year.
  • The houses are spaced far apart.
名詞 informal B1 relation
5

personal distance from others

The distance a person needs to feel comfortable around others.

類義語
distance (General term for physical or emotional separation.)
対義語
closeness (Refers to being physically or emotionally near someone.)
コロケーション
personal space |need some space
テーマ
relationships |emotions
例文
  • I need some personal space right now.
  • He stood too close and invaded her space.
  • Give her some space to think about it.
学習者向け例文
  • I need some space now.
  • She wants more personal space.
  • Please give me some space.
文法
辞書形
space
IPA
GB/spˈeɪs/
US/spˈeɪs/
音節・強勢
space (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (space)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: space
  • Plural: space, spaces
Verb
  • Base: space
  • 3rd Person Singular: spaces
  • Present Participle: spacing
  • Past: spaced
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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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