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
