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Explanation of "Outer Space"

Definition:
"Outer space" is a noun that refers to the vast area beyond the Earth's atmosphere. It is where you find stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. In simpler terms, it’s the space you see when you look up at the night sky, far away from Earth.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "The astronauts walked in outer space without a tether."

2. Historical Example:

   • "The first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear phrases like "the mysteries of outer space" when discussing unknown phenomena beyond our planet.
• In scientific contexts, you might encounter terms like "outer space environment," which refers to the conditions that exist outside Earth's atmosphere.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "outer space," but you can find related terms like:
  • "Space" – a more general term that can refer to both outer space and the area around us on Earth.

Different Meanings:

• In a broader context, "space" can refer to any physical area or the expanse in which objects exist. For example, "personal space" refers to the area around a person that they consider their own.

Synonyms:

• Cosmos
• Universe
• The void
• Expanse

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Out of this world: This idiom means something is excellent or extraordinary.

  • Example: "The food at that restaurant is out of this world!"

• Space out: This phrasal verb means to become inattentive or distracted.

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Noun

1. any location outside the Earth's atmosphere
   • the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether
   • the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth

Synonyms

• space