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Meaning of the word distance in English

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distance

US /ˈdɪs.təns/
UK /ˈdɪs.təns/
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Noun

1.

the amount of space between two places or things

Example:
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The distance from my house to the school is about two miles.
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Can you see the sign from this distance?
Synonym:
gap space interval reach span
2.

the state of being far off or remote

Example:
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He admired the mountains in the distance.
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From a distance, the painting looked perfect.
Synonym:
remoteness farness aloofness
3.

a lack of closeness or intimacy; a state of being reserved or detached

Example:
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There was a certain distance between them after the argument.
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He maintained a professional distance from his clients.
Synonym:
aloofness detachment reserve remoteness coolness

Verb

to place or keep far apart from each other

Example:
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The new policy aims to distance the company from its controversial past.
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He tried to distance himself from the scandal.
Synonym:
separate detach alienate disassociate isolate
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