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distance

UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
/ˈdɪstəns/

Translations

distancenoun
distances
pl
UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
/ˈdɪstəns/
The distance between the two cities is 300 kilometers.
Расстояние между двумя городами составляет 300 километров.
He kept a safe distance from the wild animal.
Он держал безопасную дистанцию от дикого животного.
Additional translations
даль
промежуток
Synonyms
space
interval
remoteness
length
extent
range
gap
separation
distanceverb
distanced
Past Simple
distanced
Past Participle
distancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
/ˈdɪstəns/
He tried to distance himself from the controversy.
Он пытался дистанцироваться от спора.
Additional translations
разобщить
отдалиться
Synonyms
detach
remove
isolate
separate
dissociate
distanceadjective
UK
/ˈdɪs.təns/
US
/ˈdɪs.təns/
Used attributively in combinations such as "distance learning" to describe remote activity.
Synonyms
cold
standoffish
removed
isolated
detached
reserved
aloof
faraway
far-off
far
remote
distant

Definitions

distancenoun
The amount of space between two points, usually measured in units such as meters, kilometers, miles, etc.
The distance between the two cities is approximately 300 miles.
A far-off point or place, often used to describe something that is not immediately accessible or visible.
In the distance, we could see the mountains rising against the sky.
A state of being emotionally or socially detached or aloof.
There was a noticeable distance between the two friends after their argument.
A length of time or a period that separates two events or points in time.
The distance between the two meetings was just enough for a quick lunch.
The complete length or duration of a sporting contest, especially a boxing match, that is reached without a knockout or withdrawal.
The underdog went the distance and finished all twelve rounds.
distanceverb
To make or become distant or remote in position or relationship.
She tried to distance herself from the controversy.
To leave behind or surpass in a race or competition.
The runner managed to distance his competitors in the final lap.
distanceadjective
Relating to activity, study, or work carried out remotely rather than face-to-face.
Distance education enables students to learn from anywhere in the world.
Covering or relating to long distances, especially in athletics or transport.
He is a distance runner specializing in marathons.
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