space noun, often attributive
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\ ˈspās \
Definition of space (Entry 1 of 2)
1: a period of time
also : its duration
2a: a limited extent in one, two, or three dimensions : DISTANCE, AREA, VOLUME
b: an extent set apart or available
parking space
floor space
c: the distance from other people or things that a person needs in order to remain comfortable
invading my personal space
3: one of the degrees between or above or below the lines of a musical staff
— compare LINE
4a: a boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction
infinite space and time
b: physical space independent of what occupies it
— called also absolute space
5: the region beyond the earth's atmosphere or beyond the solar system
6a: a blank area separating words or lines
b: material used to produce such blank area
especially : a piece of type less than one en in width
7: a set of mathematical elements and especially of abstractions of all the points on a line, in a plane, or in physical space
especially : a set of mathematical entities with a set of axioms of geometric character
— compare METRIC SPACE, TOPOLOGICAL SPACE, VECTOR SPACE
8a: LINAGE
b: broadcast time available especially to advertisers
9: accommodations on a public vehicle
10a: the opportunity to assert or experience one's identity or needs freely
b: an opportunity for privacy or time to oneself
space verb
spaced; spacing
Definition of space (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb
: to place at intervals or arrange with space between
Evenly space 16 tablespoons of shredded cheese on the baking sheet…
— The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
—often used with out
Space out the work you plan to do… Don't try to crowd too much into each day.
— Darlene Polachic
intransitive verb
1: to leave one or more blank spaces (as in a line of typing)
2informal : to fail to remember something : FORGET
… I totally forgot to write last week. I had planned to do it, I had it all figured out, and I spaced.
— Steve "Nookie" Postal
—often used with on
If your mom doesn't live close by, or if you totally spaced on getting her a Mother's Day gift this year, then flowers or chocolates are a great, last-minute gift idea that are sure to brighten her day.
— Leah Stodart
— see also SPACE OUT