Absence and Space

Absence

Absence noun - A state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful.

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Space and absence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Space" instead a noun "Absence".

Nearby Word: absent

Space noun - An extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing.

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Absence and space are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absence" instead a noun "Space".

Nearby Words: spacing, spacious, spaced, spaceship, spacer

physical	physical absence	physical space
public	public absence	public space
endless	endless absence	endless space
small	small absence	small space
Other adjectives: actual, large, big, black, mental, shared, negative.

Babylon 5 used this in every space battle, to cover the (unique for SF shows at the time) absence of sound in space.

Source: Orchestral Bombing
Space Plane: Given the art depicting spaceships navigating atmospheres and the absence of specialized sets for planetary launches theres no reason to believe that any of the ships cant break orbit under their own power.

Source: Toys / LEGO Space
He reacts very maturely to his realization that a man has been sniffing around his wife during his absence and respectfully gives them space to settle their affairs.

Source: Film / Drive

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