Distances Meaning and Definition


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Distances meaning

Word: Distances

How to pronounce: ˈdɪstəns

Noun

Definitions:

1. The length of the space between two points.

Example sentences: "I cycled the short distance home"

2. The full length of a race.

Example sentences: "He claimed the 100 m title in only his second race over the distance"

3. The avoidance of familiarity; reserve.

Example sentences: "A mix of warmth and distance makes a good neighbour"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature.

Example sentences: "Her mother wished to distance her from the rough village children"

2. Beat (a horse) by a distance.

Example sentences: "He gave way after the first half-mile and was distanced."


Synonyms:

spacing

spacing interval

interval

range

way

remoteness

farness

aloofness

length

space

extent

breadth

reach

remove

difference

distinction

contrast


Antonyms:

proximity

vicinity

tance

shift

change


Derivations:

distant

distancing

distanced

distantly


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Distances in Other Languages...

Spanish: Distancia

German: Entfernung

French: Distance

Italian: Distanza

Turkish: Mesafe


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