definition of the word distance

• IPA: /ˈdɪstəns/
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distance (countable and uncountable; plural distances)

1. (countable) The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

   The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles.

2. (uncountable, figuratively) The entire amount of space to the objective.

   He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.

3. (uncountable, figuratively) A considerable amount of space.

   The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.

• go the distance
• keep at a distance

• distant

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