Spaced Meaning in English
word · lemma: space
ˈspeɪst
SPAYST
spˈeɪst
SPAYST
Definition
Arranged with spaces or gaps between things; can also informally describe someone as distracted or not paying attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Spaced' is often used to describe arrangement with gaps ('evenly spaced chairs'), but also as slang for someone who seems absent-minded ('He looked spaced'). In informal contexts, it often means distracted or not fully present.
Spanish: espaciado - separadoPortuguese (BR): espaçado - separadoPortuguese (PT): espaçado - separadoChinese (Simplified): 间隔的 - 分开的Chinese (Traditional): 間隔的 - 分開的Hindi: फैला हुआ - अलग-अलगArabic: متباعد - مفصولBengali: ফাঁকা করে রাখা - অন্যমনস্ক (মনে না থাকা)Russian: размещён с промежутками - рассеянныйJapanese: 間隔をあけて配置された - ぼんやりしたVietnamese: được đặt cách nhau - lơ đãngKorean: 간격을 둔 - 멍한Turkish: aralıklı - dalgınUrdu: فاصلہ رکھ کر رکھا گیا - خیال میں گمIndonesian: diberi jarak - melamun
Example Sentences
The chairs were spaced evenly around the table.
basic
He looked a little spaced during the meeting.
basic
The seeds should be spaced two inches apart.
basic
Sorry, I totally spaced and forgot your birthday.
natural
The houses on this street are spaced far apart so everyone has privacy.
natural
When he’s tired, he gets really spaced and can’t focus on anything.
natural