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spaced

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/speɪst/

(space)

open area

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'space' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'spatium,' where 'spatium' meant 'room, area, or interval.'

Historical Evolution

'spatium' transformed into the Old French word 'espace,' and eventually became the modern English word 'space' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'room or interval,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'area or expanse.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'space'.

He spaced the chairs evenly around the table.

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Adjective 1

arranged with intervals or gaps between items.

The trees were evenly spaced along the road.

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Last updated: 2025/03/01 19:02