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the space vs space

Both 'the space' and 'space' can be correct depending on the context. 'The space' is used when referring to a specific, particular space, while 'space' is more general and can refer to any space. The choice between them depends on whether you are talking about a specific space or just space in general.

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the space

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific, particular space.

Use 'the space' when you are talking about a particular, specific space that is known or has been mentioned before.

Examples:

Please clean the space before the event.
The space we rented for the party was beautiful.

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I needed the space to work.
It's very difficult getting the space right for her, really.
And as you exhale, find your natural respiratory pause and the space between heartbeats.
Structures should be distributed within the enclosure so that animals can fully use the space available.
I'll let you have the space I reserved.
No, the space of an instant.
Sort of being in line with the space.
I think the space on the record is almost up.
Take all the space you need.
We use the space we've created here to explore the darkness.
Defines the space between the pictures as they will be inserted in the future image.
They're transforming the space surrounding that sphere.
You can go into the castle and enjoy the space inside.
We never even occupied the space.
Investment policy should be used to gradually limit the space available for private car transport.
Feel for the space at L-4.
Look at the space between foot falls.
The gap is the space between my thoughts, hank.
Just hit the space bar twice.
And this is the space in action.

Alternatives:

the area
the room
the location
the venue
the place

space

This phrase is correct when referring to space in a general sense.

Use 'space' when you are talking about space in a general or abstract way, without specifying a particular space.

Examples:

There is not enough space in the room for all the furniture.
Space exploration is an exciting field.

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The silence of infinite space appalled me.
Finally, empty space has a temperature.
Better make some space in limbo.
Just getting into space is a remarkable accomplishment.
Noodles need the right space too.
This is a space we reserved for virtual adventures.
Went home to North Dakota for some space.
Lots of space to hide illicit activity.
I've respected your privacy given you space.
I never imagined there were creatures in deep space.
Craig needs some space to wall-mount his bicycles.
Sometimes his dream takes shape in space.
Everyone could use a little space.
Two things cannot occupy the same space without dire consequences.
Adapting, overcoming, preserving my retail space.
She needs space from that weirdo Lenore.
This is a Political campaign space.
Conversely, every complete metric space with approximate midpoints is a length space.
The remaining space in a data element shall be filled with space characters.
Click View all earned space under the Earn more space section.

Alternatives:

room
area
location
venue
place

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