space bar

Thân thiện

A child presses the space bar on a computer keyboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The key on a keyboard: The space bar is the long, horizontal key on a keyboard, typically located at the bottom center, used to create a space between words or characters.

Usage

• The is used to input a space character when pressed.
• It is a fundamental key for typing and text entry on typewriters, computer keyboards, and other digital input devices.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Press the space bar once to separate these two words.
  • The space bar on my keyboard is not working properly.
  • To pause the video, you can hit the space bar.

Advanced Usage

• As a verb (informal): The action of pressing the space bar can be referred to as "to space" or "to hit the space bar."
  • Remember to space between each word.
  • Just space bar after the comma.

Variants and Related Words

• Space key: A less common synonym for the space bar.
• Space: The character ( ) produced by pressing the space bar.
• Keyboard: The entire set of keys, including the space bar.

Synonyms

• Space key

Related Phrases

• To press the space bar: The standard action for using the key.
• Space bar shortcut: In many software applications, pressing the space bar can serve as a shortcut (e.g., to play/pause media).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used