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Newguest Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

space/room

Hi

I'm not sure when to use these two.

When I say for example: There is not enough room in my bag and I cannot put this book in, can I also replace "room" with "space"

What about: There is not enough room/space in my room so I won't bring another desk in here.

Thanks
  

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Using room sounds better to me, more everyday English. Space is more abstract. They're interchangeable, it's just a matter of usage

— Planet Hopper

  • Using room sounds better to me, more everyday English.
  • Space is more abstract.
  • They're interchangeable, it's just a matter of usage
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Using room sounds better to me, more everyday English. Space is more abstract. They're interchangeable, it's just a matter of usage
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Most of the time "space" and "room" are synonyms. For instance, in your second sentence you could use both words (perhaps the double use of "room" makes it sound awkward). In your first sentence "room" is preferable. It is often used when you're talking about a certain purpose (Is there room for one more person in your car? I'll try to make room for one more carton of milk in the fridge. etc). H
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