Space: meaning, definitions and examples

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space

[ speɪs ]

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outer

The continuous area or expanse that exists beyond Earth and between celestial bodies.

Synonyms

cosmic space, cosmos, galaxy, universe

Examples of usage

The astronauts were floating in space.
Space exploration has led to many technological advancements.

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indoor

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

Synonyms

area, capacity, room, roominess

Examples of usage

There is not enough space in this room for a big table.
Please make some space for me to sit down.

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personal

To position (two or more items) at a distance from each other.

Synonyms

arrange, place apart, separate, set at intervals

Examples of usage

She spaced the chairs evenly across the room.
Space out the plants in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "space" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espaço

espaço sideral
espaço (intervalo)

🇮🇳 अंतरिक्ष (antariksh)

🇩🇪 Raum

Weltraum
Platz

🇮🇩 ruang

🇺🇦 простір

космос
місце

🇵🇱 przestrzeń

kosmos
miejsce

🇯🇵 宇宙 (uchū)

スペース (supēsu)
場所 (basho)

🇫🇷 espace

cosmos
place

🇪🇸 espacio

🇹🇷 uzay

alan
boşluk

🇰🇷 우주 (uju)

공간 (gonggan)
장소 (jangso)

🇸🇦 فضاء (fadaa')

🇨🇿 prostor

vesmír
místo

🇸🇰 priestor

vesmír
miesto

🇨🇳 空间 (kōngjiān)

🇸🇮 prostor

vesolje
mesto

🇮🇸 rými

geimur
staður

🇰🇿 кеңістік (keñistik)

🇬🇪 სივრცე (sivrce)

🇦🇿 məkan

kosmos
yer

🇲🇽 espacio

Word origin

The word 'space' originated from the Latin word 'spatium', meaning an extent or area. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Throughout history, the concept of space has evolved from purely physical dimensions to encompass abstract concepts like personal space and outer space. The exploration of space has captivated human imagination and driven scientific progress.