distance

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distance
ˈdɪst(ə)ns Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the length of the space between two points.
    E.g. I cycled the short distance home
  • the full length of a race.
    E.g. he claimed the 100 m title in only his second race over the distance
  • the avoidance of familiarity; reserve.
    E.g. a mix of warmth and distance makes a good neighbour
verb
  • make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature.
    E.g. her mother wished to distance her from the rough village children
  • beat (a horse) by a distance.

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