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(heading) ''Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.''

The Distance between objects.

A physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes (for) or ''to do'' something).

A physical extent in all directions, seen as an attribute of the universe (now usually considered as a part of space-time), or a mathematical model of this.

The near-vacuum in which planets, stars and other celestial objects are situated; the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.

The physical and psychological area one needs within which to live or operate; personal freedom.

(heading) ''Of time.''

(archaic) Free time; leisure, opportunity.

A specific (specified) period of time.

An undefined period of time (without qualifier, especially a short period); a while.

(heading) ''A bounded or specific extent, physical or otherwise.''

A (chiefly empty) area or volume with set limits or boundaries.

(music) A position on the staff or stave bounded by lines.

A gap in text between words, lines etc., or a digital character used to create such a gap.

(metal type) A piece of metal type used to separate words, cast lower than other type so as not to take ink, especially one that is narrower than one en (compare ''quad'').

A gap; an empty place.

(geometry) A set of points, each of which is uniquely specified by a number (the dimensionality) of coordinates.

(mathematics) A generalized construct or set whose members have some property in common; typically there will be a geometric metaphor allowing these members to be viewed as "points". Often used with a restricting modifier describing the members (e.g. ''vector space''), or indicating the inventor of the construct (e.g. ''Hilbert space'').

(figuratively) A field, area, or sphere of activity or endeavour.

Anything analogous to a physical space in which one can interact, such as an online chat room.

To roam, walk, wander.

To set some distance apart.

To insert or utilise spaces in a written text.

To space out (become distracted, lose focus).

(science fiction) To kill (someone) by ejection into outer space, usually without a space suit.

(science fiction) To travel into and through outer space.