space

[speys] / speɪs /

NOUN

room, scope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area arena capacity distance field location slot spot territory zone

STRONG

amplitude blank breadth compass expanse expansion extension extent gap headroom headway infinity interval lacuna leeway margin omission play range reach spaciousness sphere spread stretch tract turf volume

WEAK

elbowroom

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme limitation stagnation

NOUN

time interval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

time

STRONG

bit duration period season span spell stretch term while

Example Sentences

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Scotland, in the space of a week, turned their disappointing loss in Rome into a convincing display against England.

From BBC

Frequently, there are multiple layers of B-net with space in between that combined to act as a catcher’s mitt.

From Los Angeles Times

But Ford, who 15 months ago missed a late drop-goal to beat the All Blacks, had not given himself enough space.

From BBC

Once you get past the security guard on the door, a cavernous space is revealed.

From BBC

A small Scottish play park has been globally recognised as an example of how to create urban public spaces for children.

From BBC