distance

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪs.təns/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Example Sentences
  • From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.
2 Definition

Length or interval of time.

3 Definition

The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

Example Sentences
  • 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.
4 Definition

Remoteness of place; a remote place.

5 Definition

Remoteness in succession or relation.

Example Sentences
  • the distance between a descendant and his ancestor
6 Definition

A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.

7 Definition

The entire amount of progress to an objective.

Example Sentences
  • He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.
8 Definition

A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.

Example Sentences
  • The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.
9 Definition

The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.

10 Definition

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.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move away (from) someone or something.

Example Sentences
  • He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
2 Definition

To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.