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Definition space in British English

space verb

verb
/speɪs/
1

to arrange objects, events, activities etc so that they are a particular time or distance apart

Example

Space your workouts two days apart to avoid sore muscles.

Example

Bean plants should be spaced three inches apart.

Synonyms and related words
prepend sort arrange
2

to not pay attention to someone or something because you are thinking, tired, bored etc

Example

Say that again please. I spaced for a minute.

Synonyms and related words
put aside write off ignore
Definition space in British English

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