Space — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈspās/

Meaning & Definition of Space

Space (noun)

  1. a period of time; also, its duration
  2. a limited extent in one, two, or three dimensions, distance, area, volume
  3. an extent set apart or available

Space (verb)

  1. to place at intervals or arrange with space between —often used with out
  2. to leave one or more blank spaces (as in a line of typing)
  3. to fail to remember something, forget —often used with on

Space (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing

    "how much space will you need for the art project?"

    similar: elbow room, place, room, way
    related: capacity, compass, range, scope, berth, clearance, freedom, latitude, leeway, play

  2. an indefinite but usually short period of time

    "in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up"

    similar: bit, spell, stretch, while
    related: lapse, season, span, day, epoch, era, beat, eyeblink, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiff, jiffy, minute, moment, nanosecond, New York minute, second, shake, split second, spurt, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, eon, age, eternity, infinity, perpetuity, interim, interlude, intermission, interval

  3. an incomplete or deficient area

    "the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day"

    similar: gap, hiatus, hole, lacuna, void
    related: defectiveness, detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment, weakness, deficiency, deficit, imperfection, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompleteness, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, need, shortcoming, shortfall, want
    near: completeness, fullness

  4. an allowable margin of freedom or variation

    "the children should be given some space to express themselves in their schoolwork"

    similar: latitude, leeway, slack, wiggle room
    related: license, rein, swing

Related Entry: Space-age (adjective)

Space-age is a different word from Space. The synonyms below are for space-age, not for space.

  1. being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles

    "space-age technology that totally transformed the news-gathering business"

    similar: contemporary, current, designer, hot, mod, modern, modernistic, new, new age, new-fashioned, newfangled, present-day, red-hot, state-of-the-art, ultramodern, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute
    related: fashionable, happening, in, modish, nouvelle, now, stylish, last, latest, modernized, updated, futuristic, high-tech, latter-day, recent
    opposite: antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, passé
    near: anachronistic, aged, age-old, ancient, antediluvian, hoary, old, venerable, bygone, former, late, olden, past, antique, historic, historical, retro, retrograde, kaput, obsolete, outmoded, outworn, unmodernized, old-world, discarded, disused, moth-eaten, forgotten, remote, ageless, dateless, timeless

Related Entry: Inner space (noun)

Inner space is a different word from Space. The synonyms below are for inner space, not for space.

  1. the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions

    "an intensely private individual, he treats his inner space as sacred ground that is off-limits to other people"

    similar: belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, breast, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inside, quick, soul
    related: conscience, mind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Space

The most common words with a similar meaning to Space:

elbow room, place, room, way, bit, spell, stretch, while, gap, hiatus, hole, lacuna, void, latitude, leeway, slack, wiggle room

Related Words for Space

capacity, compass, range, scope, berth, clearance, freedom, play, lapse, season, span, day, epoch, era, beat, eyeblink, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiff, jiffy, minute, moment, nanosecond, New York minute, second, shake, split second, spurt, trice

Near Antonyms of Space

completeness, fullness

Word Forms of Space

Inflections: spaced, spacing

Origin & Etymology of Space

Middle English, from Anglo-French espace, space, from Latin spatium area, room, interval of space or time

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Space

Words & Phrases Containing Space

space-age, space cadet, space charge, space elevator, space force, space frame, space heater, space heating

Frequently Asked Questions about Space

What does "Space" mean?

"Space" means a period of time; also, its duration. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a period of time; also, its duration. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Space"?

Other words for "Space" include elbow room, place, room, way, bit, spell, stretch and while. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Space" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Space"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Space". Common alternatives include elbow room, place, room, way, bit, spell, stretch, while, gap and hiatus.

How do you use "Space" in a sentence?

Examples of "Space" in a sentence: "how much space will you need for the art project?"; "in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up"; "the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day".

Is "Space" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Space" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Space" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Space" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Space"?

"Space" is pronounced /ˈspās/.

What is the origin of the word "Space"?

"Space" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French espace, space, from Latin spatium area, room, interval of space or time. First known use: 14th century.