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Distance

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/

Meaning of Distance

the amount of space between two places or things

In simple words: The space between two points or places.

Distance in a sentence

• The distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers.
• He decided to keep a distance from the argument to avoid conflict.
• You need to measure the distance accurately for the project.
• During the race, she managed to maintain a steady distance from her competitors.
• In the evening, the stars seem to be very far away, increasing our sense of distance.

How to use Distance

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how far apart things are. Avoid using it in casual slang conversations unless discussing travel or exercise.

Grammar pattern

measure + distance

Memory hint

Think of a 'distance' race where runners measure how far they go.

Related words

Collocations with Distance

• considerable
• enormous
• fair
• cover
• cross
• go
• runner
• swimmer
• running
• at a distance
• at a distance from
• at a distance of
• a… distance ahead, away, apart, etc.
• some distance ahead, away, apart, etc.
• within commuting distance
• far
• middle
• gaze (off) into
• look (off) into
• stare (off) into
• education
• learning
• vision
• at a distance
• from a distance
• in the distance
• far
• middle
• gaze (off) into
• look (off) into
• stare (off) into
• education
• learning
• vision
• at a distance
• from a distance
• in the distance
• critical
• professional
• emotional
• keep
• maintain
• distance from
• a sense of distance

Synonyms for Distance

• space
• length
• interval
• remoteness
• range

Opposites of Distance

• proximity
• closeness

Common mistakes with Distance

• Confused with 'distant' which describes something far away, not the measurement.
• Using 'distance' as a verb incorrectly, it is a noun.
• Mixing up 'distance' with 'distraction' due to similar sounds.

Frequently asked questions about Distance

What does Distance mean?

The space between two points or places.

What is the definition of Distance?

the amount of space between two places or things

How do you use Distance in a sentence?

The distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers.

Can you give another example of Distance?

He decided to keep a distance from the argument to avoid conflict.

What are synonyms for Distance?

Common alternatives include space, length, interval, remoteness, range.

What is the opposite of Distance?

Opposite meanings include proximity, closeness.

What words go with Distance?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, fair, cover, cross, go, runner, swimmer, running, at a distance, at a distance from, at a distance of, a… distance ahead, away, apart, etc., some distance ahead, away, apart, etc., within commuting distance, far, middle, gaze (off) into, look (off) into, stare (off) into, education, learning, vision, at a distance, from a distance, in the distance, far, middle, gaze (off) into, look (off) into, stare (off) into, education, learning, vision, at a distance, from a distance, in the distance, critical, professional, emotional, keep, maintain, distance from, a sense of distance.

What are common mistakes when using Distance?

Confused with 'distant' which describes something far away, not the measurement. Using 'distance' as a verb incorrectly, it is a noun. Mixing up 'distance' with 'distraction' due to similar sounds.

How do you pronounce Distance?

US: /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪstəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Distance?

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how far apart things are. Avoid using it in casual slang conversations unless discussing travel or exercise.

What CEFR level is Distance?

"Distance" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.