space
An empty area between things.
An unoccupied or open area between things.
The area outside Earth where the stars and planets are.
The region beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
The time between two events.
A short or long period between two events or activities.
To put things or times with gaps between them.
To position items or schedule events with intervals between them.
The distance a person needs to feel comfortable around others.
The physical or emotional distance someone needs from others to feel comfortable.
- Base: space
- Plural: space, spaces
- Base: space
- 3rd Person Singular: spaces
- Present Participle: spacing
- Past: spaced
give someone space
1allow distance for comfort or privacy
To let someone be alone or away from you so they feel better or can think.
- After the argument, I decided to give her some space.
- He needs some space to work on his project.
in the space of [time]
1within a certain period of time
In a short or long period of time when something happens or changes completely.
- In the space of two years, she became a famous singer.
- Our lives changed in the space of a week.
personal space
1distance needed around oneself for comfort
The distance you like to keep from other people so you feel comfortable.
- He stood too close and invaded my personal space.
- Respecting personal space is important in many cultures.
space out
1lose focus temporarily
To stop paying attention for a short time because you are thinking about something else or tired.
- Sorry, I spaced out during the meeting.
- She tends to space out when she’s bored.
outer space
1space beyond Earth's atmosphere
The huge area outside Earth, where the stars, planets, and other objects are.
- 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.