Space  —n. 1 a continuous expanse in which things exist and move. B amount of this taken by a thing or available. 2 interval between points or objects. 3 empty area (make a space). 4 a outdoor urban recreation area (open space). B large unoccupied region (wide open spaces). 5 = *outer space. 6 interval of time (in the space of an hour). 7 amount of paper used in writing, available for advertising, etc. 8 a blank between printed, typed, or written words, etc. B piece of metal providing this. 9 freedom to think, be oneself, etc. (need my own space). —v. (-cing) 1 set or arrange at intervals. 2 put spaces between. 3 (as spaced adj.) (often foll. By out) slang euphoric, esp. From taking drugs.  space out spread out (more) widely.  spacer n. [latin spatium]