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space

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈspeɪs// UK //spˈeɪs// space Archaic General-service

n. an empty area that you can use for a specific purpose. It can also mean the huge area outside the Earth where the stars and planets are.

n. a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied. Also refers to the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.


SIMPLE

There is enough space for your car in the garage.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the living room to maximize natural light and create a sense of open space.

COMPLEX

While the mission focused on deep space exploration, the crew also conducted experiments regarding the physiological effects of long-term weightlessness on the human body.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English space, from Anglo-Norman space, variant of espace, espas, et al.; and spaze, variant of espace, from Latin spatium, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)peh₂- (“to stretch, to pull”).

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the universe or general emptiness; countable when referring to specific gaps or areas.

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