Spaced

/speɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of space; to separate or arrange in a pattern with intervals.

The artist spaced the dots carefully to create a gradient effect.

To position things with defined distances between them.

She spaced the images on the wall for a pleasing arrangement.

adjective

Placed or arranged at intervals or with distance between.

The chairs were spaced evenly around the table.

Having gaps or intervals between parts.

The spaced rows of crops allowed for better air circulation.

Derived from the word 'space' combined with the past participle suffix '-ed'.

spaced out:

In a dazed condition; unaware of surroundings.

space it out:

To distribute or arrange things with intervals.

have space to think:

To have mental clarity or freedom to focus.

Under the influence of a drug, often marijuana.

He was so spaced after smoking that he couldn't find his keys.

Incapable of focused thought, often due to fatigue or distraction.

Don't ask him anything important right now; he's totally spaced.