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space

1 of 2noun
/speɪs/
1

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

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  • Astronauts trained for travel in space.
  • Satellites orbit in outer space.
  • Scientists study conditions in space.
  • Space missions require careful planning.
  • He dreamed of living in space.
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an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

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  • There was no space left on the whiteboard to write additional notes.
  • The garden had plenty of open space for children to play.
  • We reserved a space in the parking lot for our guests arriving later.
  • There was no space left in the parking lot.
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the vast, unlimited extent in which everything exists

  • Stars are scattered throughout space.
  • Space contains countless galaxies.
  • He contemplated the emptiness of space.
  • Objects float freely in space.
  • Space expands continuously according to cosmology.
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an area designated for a specific use

  • This space is reserved for deliveries.
  • The campsite provided a space for each tent.
  • Parking spaces are marked with numbers.
  • She claimed a space in the library for studying.
  • The gallery offered a space for local artists.
5

a blank character used to separate words in writing or typing

  • Press the space bar to insert a space.
  • Leave a space between sentences.
  • Typing errors often occur with missing spaces.
  • The program counts spaces in the text.
  • Use a single space after a period.
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6

the interval between two points in time

  • There was a space of two weeks between meetings.
  • A brief space separated the announcements.
  • The project spanned a space of six months.
  • He rested for a space of an hour.
  • The actor returned after a space of several years.
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(in printing) a piece of type with no raised letter, used to separate words or sentences

  • Printers use a space to separate words.
  • The typesetter adjusted spaces to align the text.
  • Each sentence ended with a space.
  • Spaces ensure proper readability in printed material.
  • Typesetters measured spaces carefully.
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an area between, above, or below the lines of a musical staff

  • Notes in the spaces of the staff correspond to specific pitches.
  • He learned to read the spaces before the lines.
  • The treble clef spaces include F, A, C, E.
  • Students practice identifying notes in the spaces.
  • Space notes are often taught before ledger lines.
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a combination of cocaine and PCP taken together for stimulant and hallucinogenic effects

  • He tried space at the underground party last night.
  • Some people mix cocaine and PCP to create space for a unique high.
  • She warned him about the dangers of taking space.
  • They found paraphernalia for making space in the apartment.
  • The documentary showed how risky space can be for users.