distance

noun
UK: /ˈdɪstəns/
US: /ˈdɪstəns/

  1. The amount of space between two places or things.

    1. The distance to the store is two miles. [ ] [ ]
    2. We measured the distance between the Earth and the Moon accurately. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being far away.

    1. Keep your distance from the fire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old friends felt a distance growing between them after the argument. [ ] [ ]

  3. A long way.

    1. I can run a good distance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The runner had a good speed that allowed him to cover the distance quickly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

range gap separation length space
distance verb

  1. To go far away from someone or something.

    1. I tried to distance myself from the argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. She attempted to distance herself from the scandal that ruined her reputation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To create space between yourself and something else.

    1. The politician tried to distance himself from his controversial statements. [ ] [ ]
    2. He distanced himself from the project due to ethical concerns that arose. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distance" in English means: The amount of space between two places or things., The state of being far away., A long way..

The phonetic transcription of "distance" is /ˈdɪstəns/ in British English and /ˈdɪstəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distance": range, gap, separation, length, space.

Example usage of "distance": "The distance to the store is two miles.". More examples on the page.