26984 words

distance

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
the amount of space between two places:

Examples:

distance between What's the distance between Madrid and Barcelona?
distance from something to something What's the distance from Madrid to Barcelona?
He travels quite a distance (= a long way) to work every day.
within walking distance Does she live within walking distance of her parents?
2
from a place that is not near:

Examples:

From a distance he looks a bit like Johnny Depp.
3
at a point that is far away:

Examples:

On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance.
4
behaviour that shows little interest or friendliness:

Examples:

distance between I noticed a certain distance between father and son.
5
the amount of space between two places or things:

Examples:

[ C ] The distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles is about 400 miles.
6
At/from a distance means if you are not too near:

Examples:

From a distance, he looks a little like his mother.
7
In the distance means at or from a point far away:

Examples:

We could see the mountains in the distance.
8
If you distance yourself from something, you try to become less involved or connected with it:

Examples:

The candidate distanced himself from the extremists in the party.

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