Synonyms for space

Synonyms for (noun) space

Synonyms: space, infinite

Definition: the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

Usage: they tested his ability to locate objects in space; the boundless regions of the infinite

Similar words: attribute

Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity


Synonyms: quad, space

Definition: (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences

Similar words: type

Definition: a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper

Usage: he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up


Synonyms: blank space, space, place

Definition: a blank area

Usage: write your name in the space provided

Similar words: expanse, area, surface area

Definition: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

Usage: the area of a rectangle; it was about 500 square feet in area


Synonyms: blank, space

Definition: a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

Usage: he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet

Similar words: grapheme, graphic symbol, character

Definition: a written symbol that is used to represent speech

Usage: the Greek alphabet has 24 characters


Synonyms: space

Definition: one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff

Usage: the spaces are the notes F-A-C-E

Similar words: expanse, area, surface area

Definition: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

Usage: the area of a rectangle; it was about 500 square feet in area


Synonyms: outer space, space

Definition: any location outside the Earth's atmosphere

Usage: the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether; the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth

Similar words: location

Definition: a point or extent in space


Similar words: space, infinite

Definition: the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

Usage: they tested his ability to locate objects in space; the boundless regions of the infinite


Synonyms: space

Definition: an area reserved for some particular purpose

Usage: the laboratory's floor space

Similar words: area, country

Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country


Synonyms: space

Definition: an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)

Usage: the architect left space in front of the building; they stopped at an open space in the jungle; the space between his teeth

Similar words: location

Definition: a point or extent in space


Similar words: amorphous shape

Definition: an ill-defined or arbitrary shape


Synonyms: space, distance

Definition: the interval between two times

Usage: the distance from birth to death; it all happened in the space of 10 minutes

Similar words: time interval, interval

Definition: a definite length of time marked off by two instants


Synonyms for (verb) space

Synonyms: space

Definition: place at intervals

Usage: Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates

Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay

Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location

Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point


Visual thesaurus for space