SPACE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

space

noun

ˈspās

as in room

an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing how much space will you need for the art project?

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Relevance

as in while

an indefinite but usually short period of time in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up

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as in gap

an incomplete or deficient area the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day

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as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation the children should be given some space to express themselves in their schoolwork

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Examples of space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But to me, flying solo has been a fantasy since a young Tom Cruise conquered the skies in an F-14. Pivotal, and a half-dozen competitors in the emerging eVTOL space, have created one-seat, electric aircraft to release your inner Maverick, with no formal flight training. —

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 The jewelry design and production space is a natural progression for one who has navigated so many realms of the shopping and styling ecosystem. —

Essence, 28 Sep. 2024 The pair spent a total of three years renovating the space and ultimately sold it for $28 million in 2006 following their 2005 divorce. —

Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 Klein expects to see more people wallpapering their ceilings to add a dramatic flair, especially in homes with limited open wall space. —

Sami Sparber, Axios, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for space

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