space
Pronunciation
/ˈspeɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "space"in English

Space
01

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

space definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
Astronauts trained for travel in space.
02

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

space definition and meaning
Examples
There was no space left on the whiteboard to write additional notes.
03

the vast, unlimited extent in which everything exists

Examples
Stars are scattered throughout space.
04

an area designated for a specific use

Examples
This space is reserved for deliveries.
05

a blank character used to separate words in writing or typing

Examples
Press the space bar to insert a space.
06

the interval between two points in time

Examples
There was a space of two weeks between meetings.
07

(in printing) a piece of type with no raised letter, used to separate words or sentences

Examples
Printers use a space to separate words.
08

an area between, above, or below the lines of a musical staff

Examples
Notes in the spaces of the staff correspond to specific pitches.
09

a combination of cocaine and PCP taken together for stimulant and hallucinogenic effects

Slang

What does "space" mean in drug slang?

The term "space" is an informal slang word sometimes used to describe a combination of cocaine and PCP, producing both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. The structure is a metaphorical nickname referencing the altered mental state and "out-of-this-world" perception caused by the drug mixture. It is not a standardized medical or widely consistent term, and usage can vary by region and subculture.

Examples
He tried space at the underground party last night.
to space
01

to arrange or position things to create a gap or distance between them

Transitive: to space sth
to space definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
space
3rd person singular
spaces
Present participle
spacing
Past simple
spaced
Past participle
spaced
Examples
Gardeners often space the plants evenly to allow for proper growth and sunlight.
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