Synonyms of space

space

noun

ˈspās 

1

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• room
• place
• way
• capacity
• scope
• elbow room
• freedom
• range
• compass
• clearance
• play
• latitude
• leeway
• berth

2

as in while

an indefinite but usually short period of time

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in gap

an incomplete or deficient area

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gap
• void
• hole
• lacuna
• hiatus
• disability
• deficiency
• detriment
• failing
• deficit
• impairment
• lack
• need
• weakness
• defectiveness
• imperfection
• shortfall
• shortcoming
• fault
• incompleteness
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• want
• insufficience
• inadequateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• completeness
• fullness

4

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• leeway
• latitude
• wiggle room
• license
• swing
• rein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of space

Fourteen sheriff’s office deputies flanked the courtroom and filled in the spaces between Collins’ family and the defendants’ parents while a clerk read the verdict aloud. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026

Designed to feel like a home, the space showcases limited-edition collections and offers personalized guidance from the brand’s design experts. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Just as significant, Hello has continued to keep the game vibrant with a constant stream of free expansions, including the recent Cosmos update in September, which fleshed out the vast expanse of space with more things to explore. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Philbin oversaw a two-decade,$90-million renovation by Michael Maltzan Architecture that increased gallery space by 60% and added an outdoor sculpture terrace. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing space

• inner space