He wanted more space.

Meaning: This means that he wished he had more room or an empty area.

Choice of Words: Wanted means desired or wished for. More means a greater quantity of something. Space means an empty area or room. Together, "He wanted more space" means that he desired a greater amount of empty area or room.

Alternative Expressions

He wanted more room.

Meaning: This means he felt like he didn't have enough space to move around or do what he wanted to do.

Choice of Words: Room means an area that has enough space to move around or do something. When we say "more room," it means we need more area to feel comfortable or to do an activity.

He needed more space.

Meaning: This means he didn't have enough room and it was important for him to have more.

Choice of Words: Needed means that something is necessary or important. Space means an area that has enough room to move around or do something. When we say "needed more space," it means he had to have more room because it was important for him.

He wished for more space.

Meaning: This means he didn't have enough room and he wanted to have more very much.

Choice of Words: Wished means to want something very much. Space means an area that has enough room to move around or do something. When we say "wished for more space," it means he really wanted to have more room.

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