Phrase guide

free space

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

vacuum; a space free of matter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: vacuum, void

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see free, space.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Take your things up to the attic: there's some free space there.
  • How much free space is there on your hard disk? Is it full yet?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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