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pronunciation:
speIs
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the area that contains the entire material world and its events.
Earth is a planet in space.
synonyms:
cosmos, universe
definition 2: the area that contains the entire universe beyond the earth; outer space.
They sent a rocket into space.
 
synonyms:
outer space
definition 3: an empty area or place.
There is a space in the back row of the room.
synonyms:
distance, opening, room
similar words:
gap
definition 4: a period of time.
I got two phone calls in the space of five minutes.
synonyms:
period, spell, stretch
similar words:
room
definition 5: an area set aside for a particular use.
Your car is in my parking space.
synonyms:
blank, place, spot
similar words:
position
definition 6: the empty place between printed words.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: spaces, spacing, spaced
definition: to arrange using spaces.
They spaced the chairs closer together so more would fit in the room.We spaced the books close together on the table.
similar words:
arrange, array, distribute, line up, order, organize, place, range, rank, set
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derivation: spacer (n.)
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  • spacecraft:
    a vehicle for traveling in space.
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some people associated with space
some places associated with space
some planets in space
some things conventionally associated with space
study of space