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distance

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noun

dis·​tance ˈdi-stən(t)s How to pronounce distance (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being distant: such as
a
: spatial remoteness
quite a distance between the two hospitals
b
: personal and especially emotional separation
feels a distance from her brother that wasn't there before
also : reserve, coldness
c
: difference, disparity
the distance between the two philosophies
2
a(1)
mathematics : an extent of area or an advance (see advance entry 2 sense 1) along a route measured in a straight line
measure the distance between point A and point B
the distance between the Earth and the Sun
(2)
: an extent of space measured other than linearly
within walking distance
b
: separation (see separation sense 2b) in time
spanning the distance of several centuries
c(1)
: length of a race or contest
won both the 400 meter and the 800 meter distances
(2)
: the full length (as of a prizefight or ball game)
(3)
: a long race
distance training
d
: an extent of advance from a beginning
they carried Puritan severity quite a distance John Gould
e
: expanse
A distance of field, woods, and diluted November sky … Elizabeth Bowen
f
mathematics : the degree or amount of separation between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
3
: a distant point or region
gazed out into the distance
4
a
: capacity to observe dispassionately
b
fine arts : aesthetic distance
5
obsolete : discord

distance

2 of 3

verb

distanced; distancing

transitive verb

1
: to make or maintain a personal or emotional separation from : to place or keep at a distance
able to distance themselves from the tragedy
distances herself from her coworkers
2
: to leave far behind : outstrip
easily distanced the other candidates in the race

distance

3 of 3

adjective

: taking place via electronic media linking instructors and students who are not together in a classroom
distance learning
distance education
Phrases
go the distance or less commonly last the distance
: to complete a course of action

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun What is the distance between the Earth and the Sun? The gas station is a short distance away. Speed is measured in time and distance. She kept the children a safe distance from the road. The sign was hard to read from a distance. We followed them at a distance. She feels a distance from her brother that wasn't there before. Although they were once good friends, there was now considerable distance between them. He wants to put distance between himself and his former boss. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For the past few months, the rift between the brothers has seemed wider than ever as the couples kept their distance during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2022 But as a Democratic candidate in a competitive Senate race, Ryan has kept his distance from Biden -- who lost Ohio to then-President Donald Trump by 8 points in 2020. Paulina Tam, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Over the course of the first season, Lucy first keeps her distance from Stephen, recognizing him as a player. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The editorial argued that individuals looking to reduce their risk of dementia focus on their walking pace over their walked distance. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 After the premiere ended and the standing ovation began, Wilde and Pugh reportedly kept their distance, as Styles turned to Kroll and gave him a quick smooch. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Many Democrats, meanwhile, are keeping their distance from Biden, whose approval rating has rebounded but remains underwater. Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 In fact, her distance from your exact situation—but closeness with you—might give her a perspective nobody else can offer. Dan Ariely, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Despite its distance from Asia, there’s a very good chance Guam will come under missile attack if war in the Pacific breaks out. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022
Verb
The large spaces at the Dena’ina Center won’t be a problem for people wanting to socially distance. Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 But some Democrats up for reelection sought to distance themselves from Biden's action. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Now, Abrams is trying to distance herself from the movement. Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 Alibaba and Ant have sought to distance themselves from one another in the wake of Beijing’s crackdown on China’s big tech platforms, The Wall Street Journal has reported. Raffaele Huang, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Young sought to distance himself from Gold’s fundraising. Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Young sought to distance himself from Gold’s fundraising. Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2022 Porter also appears to distance herself from Logan with a trip to Paris, which catches him by surprise. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 10 Mar. 2022 New Orleans began to distance itself with a 42-point third quarter. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2022
Adjective
Jornet, a 34-year-old endurance athlete from the Catalan region of Spain is considered by many to be the best ultra-distance runner of his generation. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 15 July 2022 The problem is, every single one of them is either a short- or mid-distance light. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022 Overall, the Escape Pursuit is a seemingly simple shoe that checks all the boxes for short- to mid-distance runs on hilly terrain. The Editors, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2021 Thirty-six-year-old Anchorage cyclist John Lackey, riding a fat bike, blew through the 2015 Iditarod Trail Invitational human-powered ultra-distance race that began Sunday, breaking two records, reports the Alaska Dispatch News. The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2015 Most runners should spend time lifting in this range, as heavy lifting benefits sprinters and ultra-distance runners alike. Kyle Norman, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2020 This summer’s ultra-distance races will be the true test to see if the Flight shakes up the trail scene the way carbon super shoes did for road racing. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2021 At one point, the former employee said, Johnson called out the employee and a mid-distance runner in front of the team during a training session inside the Moshofsky Center, the school’s indoor practice facility. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2021 Most of us want to rejoin our pre-mask, pre-distance lives, to celebrate this new level of freedom that has accompanied the enormous victory for vaccinations and our attentiveness to CDC mandates. John Duffy, CNN, 16 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see distant

Verb

see distant

Adjective

see distant

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Verb

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distance was in the 14th century

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