space
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/speɪs/
/speɪs/
Idioms - (also outer space)[uncountable] the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
- in space Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space.
- the possibility of visitors from outer space
- space exploration/travel
- a space flight/mission
- the US space program
Wordfinder- asteroid
- astronomy
- comet
- constellation
- cosmic
- galaxy
- meteorite
- orbit
- space
- the universe
Wordfinder- astronaut
- countdown
- dock
- launch
- mission
- orbit
- rocket
- satellite
- space
- weightless
Extra ExamplesTopics Spacea1- She talked about the incredible experience of being in space, looking down on the Earth.
- the film's famous tagline 'In space no one can hear you scream'
- We oppose the expensive and dangerous idea of putting weapons in space.
- That was the year China sent its first astronaut into space.
- The idea of painting rooftops white is to cool the planet's surface by reflecting sunlight back into space.
- these wonderful pictures from the edge of space
- Scientists are looking into the mysteries of deep space.
- The orbital velocity of earth through space is about 19 miles per second.
- He wrote about the early years of human space exploration.
- technology that made space travel possible
- They intend to begin manned space missions next year.
- In 15 years, he predicts, space tourism will be a multibillion-dollar business.
- After the disaster, manned space flights were suspended for over two years.
- The company plays a major role in the European space programme.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
- outer
- go into
- exploration
- programme/program
- research
- …
- in space
- the depths of space
- the edge of space
- space and time
- …
- [countable] an area or a place that is empty
- an empty space
- a large/small/narrow/wide space
- a space two metres by three metres
- He reversed out of the parking space.
- in/into a space We were crowded together in a confined space.
- They cram hundreds of animals into a tiny space.
- space between A and B Put it in the space between the table and the wall.
- space for something I'll clear a space for your books.
- The sculpture occupies a space in the centre of the campus.
Extra Examples- Avoid spraying the product in a confined space.
- There's an empty space where the painting used to hang.
- He parked in a space reserved for the disabled.
- Save me a space on the sofa!
- They arranged the furniture to leave a big open space in the centre of the room.
- The building was designed to fill a space left empty after World War II bombing.
- I was looking for a free parking space.
- This chisel is useful for getting into awkward spaces.
- We'd better clear a space for the new computer.
- the crawl space under my house
- We keep a lot of stuff in the loft space.
- the narrow space between the sofa and the wall
- the space between the bookshelves
- Leave a space between your car and the next.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- large
- vast
- wide-open
- …
- amount
- fill
- occupy
- make use of
- …
- space between
- be short of space
- run short of space
- time and space
- …
- [uncountable] an amount of an area or of a place that is empty or that is available for use synonym room
- We have 50 000 square metres of floor space.
- Different brands compete for shelf space.
- Houses were built close together with almost no empty space between them.
- We must make good use of the available space.
- That desk takes up too much space.
- Traffic tends to expand to fill the space available.
- There is very little storage space in the department.
- Arrive early because space is limited.
- space for something This creates space for a bigger table.
- Can we make space for one more person?
- disk/memory space (= on a computer or device)
Extra Examples- I'm running short of disk space.
- The app displays faster and takes less memory space.
- Clean up your disk to stop unused files from taking up space on your computer.
- You don't have enough free space on your device for the download.
- The exhibition takes up most of the available space in the gallery.
- Nearly half the display space is devoted to electronics.
- Supermarkets have started allocating more space to organic products.
- The new flat has ample living space.
- You want to avoid your home office encroaching into your living space.
- The house has a lot of roof space which is useful for storage.
- The potted plants take up too much space.
- They created space for lorries to turn at the end.
- We'll create more space for the kids to play.
- The bed folds up in the day to save space.
- Save shelf space by clever use of storage containers.
- I saved you some space on the sofa.
- Remember to leave space for coats and shoes.
- They moved the sofa to make space for the piano.
- a large amount of space
- Is there enough space for a table in here?
- There's plenty of space in the new offices.
- To create more space in your home, get rid of all that clutter.
- You'll need a room with sufficient space for you to move around in.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- large
- vast
- wide-open
- …
- amount
- fill
- occupy
- make use of
- …
- space between
- be short of space
- run short of space
- time and space
- …
- [countable, uncountable] a place, especially a room or a building, that can be used for a particular purpose
- The venue is a great space for music.
- various gallery and exhibition spaces
- to rent/lease (a) space
- He was sharing office space with a lawyer.
- The business began to occupy more space.
Extra Examples- As well as office and retail space, the three-storey building includes exhibit and event spaces.
- The company grew and had to rent more office space.
- They decided to rent gallery space in Rockport, Mass.
- The store also rents space to a pharmacy and optician.
- A game developer leases space in the office building.
- Residents on the first two floors share space with support services and a conference room.
- [uncountable] the quality of being large and empty, allowing you to move freely synonym spaciousness
- The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space.
- We're enjoying the space here after living in a small flat.
Extra Examples- Those of us who call Alice Springs home love the space and the quality of life here.
- Light, bright colours help give a feeling of space.
- The open plan creates a sense of space.
- Softer lighting and wall mirrors will give an impression of space.
- There's a marvellous sense of space in this domed hall.
- There is a tremendous impression of space both inside and outside the school.
- I love high ceilings because I love space.
- [countable, uncountable] a large area of land that has no buildings on it
- the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies
- protection for our parks and other green spaces
- It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space.
- Green space is important in the urban environment.
Synonyms landland- lot
- ground
- space
- plot
- land an area of ground, especially one that is used for a particular purpose:
- agricultural land
- lot (North American English) a piece of land that is used or intended for a particular purpose:
- building lots
- a parking lot
- ground an area of land that is used for a particular purpose :
- The kids were playing on waste ground near the school.
- the site of an ancient burial ground
- space a large area of land that has no buildings on it:
- The city has plenty of open space.
- the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies
- plot a small piece of land used or intended for a particular purpose:
- She bought a small plot of land to build a house.
- a vegetable plot
- an open space
- open/empty/vacant/waste/derelict land/ground
- a/an empty/vacant lot/plot
Extra Examples- The inner residential areas don't have many green spaces.
- He liked the wide open spaces of the Australian countryside.
- The animals enjoy wide open spaces and eat natural foods.
- The land will be kept as open space for future generations.
- They want to return the land to active farming, rather than keep it as lawn or open space.
- A house may sell better if it is close to green space.
- The business park will incorporate green spaces and open areas.
- The job of the soldiers at this outpost is to patrol a space of land stretching almost as far as the eye can see.
- There are views over the vast space of Salisbury Plain.
- the vast spaces of the Australian outback
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- large
- vast
- wide-open
- …
- amount
- fill
- occupy
- make use of
- …
- space between
- be short of space
- run short of space
- time and space
- …
- [countable, usually singular] a period of time
- Leave a space of two weeks between appointments.
- in the space of something Forty-four people died in the space of five days.
- They had achieved a lot in a short space of time.
Extra Examples- The job holder will be on probation for the space of six months.
- He fell asleep in the space of a few minutes.
- They have achieved a great deal in a short space of time.
- The recording includes a 5-second space between tracks.
- She returned to top-class tennis after a space of two years.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- brief
- short
- …
- for the space of
- in the space of
- within the space of
- …
- a space of time
- [uncountable, countable] the part of a line, page or document that is empty
- Don't waste space by leaving a wide margin.
- There was not enough space to print all the letters we received.
- Leave a space after the comma.
Extra Examples- Fill in the blank spaces in the table.
- She left a large space empty at the bottom of the page.
- The magazine is struggling to fill all its advertising space.
- The page layout included plenty of white space.
- [uncountable] the freedom and the time to think or do what you want to
- She was upset and needed space.
- You have to give teenagers plenty of space.
Extra Examples- The writer lacked the time and space to develop his idea fully.
- She moved out of the house because she wanted her own personal space.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- brief
- short
- …
- for the space of
- in the space of
- within the space of
- …
- a space of time
- [uncountable] the whole area in which all things exist and move
- It is quite possible that space and time are finite.
- the fabric of space and time
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
- outer
- go into
- exploration
- programme/program
- research
- …
- in space
- the depths of space
- the edge of space
- space and time
- …
- [uncountable] (informal, business) an area of business in which a person or an organization operates
- His investments have focused on the healthcare space.
- Right now, the team is primarily at work on products within the mobile space.
outside earth’s atmosphere
empty area
period of time
in writing/printing
freedom
where things exist/move
type of business
Word OriginMiddle English: shortening of Old French espace, from Latin spatium. Current verb senses date from the late 17th cent.
Idioms
be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place
(also less frequent be in a good, bad, dark, etc. space)
- to be feeling happy, sad, worried, etc. about something; to be in a good, bad, unhappy, etc. state
- I'm happy now. I'm in a good place.
- Me and Ed are in a good space right now.
- The economy is in a better place than it was a year ago.
- He was in a bad place, mentally and emotionally.
- She was in a dark place after her mother's death.
look/stare/gaze into space
- to look straight in front of you without looking at a particular thing, usually because you are thinking about something
- He sat staring into space, like a man in a trance.
- She sat there motionless, staring into space.
a waste of space
- (informal) a person who is not useful or good at anything
- You are a pathetic waste of space!
watch this space
- (informal) used in orders, to tell somebody to wait for more news about something to be announced
- I can't tell you any more right now, but watch this space.