Space vs. room

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Hi,There is no space for you in the car.There is no room for you in the car.Which one is correct and why? My teacher told me that only the second was was correct but I believe that the first one is acceptable as well. Thank you in advance!

Sam1947 · Accepted Answer

I don't see why either would be incorrect, although room is used more often when speaking of being able to accomodate a person, and space is used more often when spekaing of accomodating a package or piece of luggage or some other item to transport, usually in the trunk (or boot, for the British). That's just how its done in common usage, at least in my part of the U.S., but I don't think using space would be incorrect.

examples:

We had to tell John that we didn't have room for him in the car when my little brother decided he wanted to go to the game with us.

but, I don't see anything grammatically wrong or jarring to the ear about saying, "We had to tell John that we didn't have space for him in the car....etc."

I asked Jim to pick up the new desk I purchased from the store because I did not have space for it in my trunk. (I think the British say "boot" for what we call the trunk in the U.S.)

Taruns1008 · Answer

sam1947although room is used more often when speaking of being able to accomodate a person, and space is used more often when spekaing of accomodating a package or piece of luggage

I get your point and I apply it on different sentences.
for example:
1. Is there any space for my clothes in your cupboard?

2. there is enough room for you in my car.

But i get confused in these two sentences.

1. That easy chair takes up too much room/space.

2. Leaving little room/space for misinterpretation, the senior politician offered clarification.

In those sentences which one is more correct space or room?

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