distance
/ˈdɪs.təns/
Dictionary
noun
- The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."
- Length or interval of time.
- The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
"We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill. The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying."
- Remoteness of place; a remote place.
- Remoteness in succession or relation.
"the distance between a descendant and his ancestor"
- A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
- The entire amount of progress to an objective.
"He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance."
- A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
"The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance."
- The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
- The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.
Synonyms:farness
verb
- To move away (from) someone or something.
"He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."
- To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
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