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spaces

 

[ หˆspeษชsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in outer space

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied. It can refer to the vast expanse beyond the earth's atmosphere, where stars and planets are located.

Synonyms

area, region, void

Examples of usage

  • There is a lot of empty space between the stars.
  • The astronauts floated in space outside the spaceship.
Context #2 | Noun

physical space

A three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. It is often used to describe the area around us.

Synonyms

area, capacity, room

Examples of usage

  • The living room has plenty of space for furniture.
  • Please make sure to leave enough space for people to walk.
Context #3 | Verb

personal space

To move or position something so as to create a suitable amount of space around it. It can also refer to the act of allowing someone their personal area.

Synonyms

arrange, distance, separate

Examples of usage

  • She spaced the chairs evenly around the room.
  • I need some space to think about this.

Translations

Translations of the word "spaces" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espaรงos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรคume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ruang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestrzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉบ้–“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท espaces

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espacios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priestory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉบ้—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostori

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฝmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃั–ัั‚ั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ แƒชแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™kanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espacios

Etymology

The word 'space' originated from the Latin word 'spatium' meaning 'room' or 'space.' It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to areas, distances, and gaps. In modern usage, 'space' is commonly associated with the vast expanse of the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.

See also: space, spacecraft, spacefarer, spacer, spaceship, spacing, spacious, spatial, spatially, workspace.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,496, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.