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Leave space between each word when you write.
What does Space mean?
an area with room, or the region beyond Earth.
Dictionary definition
An area with room, a gap between things, or the vast region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Example sentences
Space in a sentence
medium
The shelf had enough space for three more books.
hard
In science class, we compared empty space in a model with outer space beyond Earth.
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Practice the meaning of Space
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What can space mean?
Space can mean available room, a gap, or the vast region beyond Earth.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses space to mean available room?
Here, space means an area that is available.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses space to mean the region beyond Earth?
Here, space means the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
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Space
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WordSpace.
Partnoun.
MeaningSpace means an area with room, or the region beyond Earth.
ExampleExample: Leave space between each word when you write.
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Synonyms
Words like Space
Antonym review
Does Space have an opposite?
Space has several meanings and no single standard opposite. Crowding and fullness can contrast with available room, but they are not antonyms for outer space.
Synonym practice
Want to practice space synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The room was filled with sunlight," then compare close word choices. Practice space synonyms.
Word family
Space word family
Base word
space
noun
spaces
More than one area or gap.
adjective
spacious
Having plenty of space.
noun
spacing
The way spaces are placed between things.
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Student support
Understand Space
Hint for students
Look for clues showing whether space means available room, a gap, or the region beyond Earth.
Common mix-up
Space does not always mean outer space. It can also mean room or a gap between things.
Try it in class or at home
Give students three labels—room, gap, and beyond Earth. Read short sentences containing space and have students sort each sentence by meaning, explain the clue, and write one new example for each label.
Teacher prompt
Compare these sentences: 'Leave space between the words' and 'A telescope helps us study space.' What does space mean in each sentence?
Word Wheel · Grades 1–3
Practice with the Grades 1–3 Space Words Wheel
Spin this foundational Space Words wheel to review familiar objects, exploration tools, meanings, and sentence connections.
Learning activities
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Sentence Builder
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Spell Hive
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