Grammar fix
save space
use less space
to arrange things or use something in a way that leaves more room and avoids wasting space
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We bought folding chairs to save space in our small apartment.
In my opinion, using digital documents instead of paper can save space in offices and make it easier to find information.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It saves a lot of spaces.
Say: It saves a lot of space.
'Space' (room) is uncountable here — no '-s'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Economises on the utilisation of space' is jargon; 'saves space' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
save space
- save space
- to save space
- space-saving
- free up space