space
word
/ˈspeɪs/
spays
/spˈeɪs/
spays
Definition
The area or distance between things, or the empty area where things can exist. It also refers to the universe beyond the Earth.
Usage & Nuances
Can mean both physical emptiness ("make some space") and the cosmos ("outer space"). Collocates with 'take up', 'leave', 'find'. In technology, refers to computer memory or storage. Context decides meaning; distinguish from 'room' (space for people/things indoors).
Spanish: espacioPortuguese (BR): espaçoPortuguese (PT): espaçoChinese (Simplified): 空间Chinese (Traditional): 空間Hindi: स्थानArabic: مساحة - الفضاء (الكوني)Bengali: স্থান - ফাঁকা জায়গা - মহাকাশRussian: пространство - место - космосJapanese: スペース - 空間 - 宇宙Vietnamese: không gian - khoảng trống - vũ trụKorean: 공간 - 우주Turkish: alan - boşluk - uzayUrdu: جگہ - خلاء (کائنات)Indonesian: ruang - tempat kosong - luar angkasa
Example Sentences
There is not enough space in the car for everyone.
basic
She dreams of traveling to space one day.
natural
He needs some space to work on his project.
basic
The stars fill the night space.
basic
Can you give me some space? I need to think.
natural
All my phone space is used up, so I can’t take new photos.
natural