Spaces: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to physical or metaphorical areas that are available or open.

• The park has many open spaces for picnics.
• We need more creative spaces in the community.

Denotes a specific, often limited part of a particular place or subject.

• The kids are playing in the designated play area.
• She is an expert in the area of physics.

Refers to a large geographical area known for certain characteristics or boundaries.

• The wine from this region is very famous.
• She grew up in the coastal region of the country.

Indicates an empty space or a sense of emptiness. Often carries a negative or emotional connotation.

• The dark void of space looks mysterious.
• After he left, there was a void in her heart.

Use 'spaces' when referring to multiple instances of an empty area or intervals between objects.

• There are several parking spaces available.
• Please fill in all the spaces on the form.

Use 'room' when referring to specific enclosed spaces inside a building or the amount of empty space available for a particular purpose.

• There is no room for another table in this room.
• She went to her room to rest.

Use 'area' when you are referring to a specific part of a place, region, or surface.

• The seating area is over there.
• This area of the city is very quiet.

Use 'capacity' when referring to the maximum amount that something can contain or accommodate.

• The room has a capacity of 100 people.
• We need to check the capacity of the tank.

Use 'spaces' when referring to physical or metaphorical areas that are distinct or that create gaps between other objects or concepts.

• There are too many spaces between the words in your sentence
• We need to find parking spaces close to the entrance

Use 'arrange' when talking about organizing objects, events, or plans in a specific order or pattern.

• Please arrange the books alphabetically on the shelf
• We need to arrange a meeting for next week

Use 'separate' when you need to describe the action of dividing or disconnecting something into two or more parts. This word can often have a more specific or formal connotation compared to 'spaces'.

• They decided to separate the project into three phases
• Please separate the recyclable materials from the trash

Use 'distance' to discuss the amount of space between two points, typically measured in units like meters, miles, etc. This can be physical or emotional distance.

• The distance between the two cities is about 100 miles
• She tried to maintain an emotional distance from her coworkers