Countable/uncountable with different meanings

Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings.

Countable

Uncountable

I bought a paper. (= a newspaper)

I'll have a glass of orange juice, please.

Have you got an iron? (for clothes)

I switched all the lights on.

I've been to France many times.

The journey was a great experience.

I run a small business. (= a company)

We finally found a space in the car park.

I need some paper to write on.

I bought a piece of glass for the window.

The bridge is made of iron.

There's more light by the window.

I can't stop. I haven t got time.

He has enough experience for the job.

I enjoy doing business. (= buying and selling)

There's no space for a piano in here.

There are hundreds of satellites out in space.