spaced out
The term "spaced out" often describes a state of mental disorientation or distraction, commonly used in informal contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Feeling disoriented or disconnected from reality, often due to fatigue, medication, or other influences.
Example
- After staying up all night, she felt completely spaced out at work.
- He looked spaced out during the meeting, probably because of the strong painkillers.
B2General
(informal)Lacking focus or attention, often daydreaming or preoccupied with one's thoughts.
Example
- She was so spaced out in class that she didn't hear the teacher's question.
- I get spaced out sometimes when I'm thinking about too many things at once.
B1Physical Arrangement
Positioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them.
Example
- The trees in the orchard are spaced out evenly to allow for growth.
- The chairs were spaced out to comply with social distancing guidelines.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spaced out":
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