distance (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstəns/
Definition
The amount of space between two places, things, or people.
Examples
The distance between the two towns is about 50 miles.
I could tell by the distance in her voice that she was upset.
Keep a safe distance from the fire.
How to Use distance
- distance from (prepositional phrase)
- The space between one thing and another. — "What is the distance from your house to the park?"
- distance between (prepositional phrase)
- The space separating two things. — "The distance between the two planets is vast."
- long distance (collocation)
- A great amount of space or time. — "She made a long distance call to her family."
- short distance (collocation)
- A small amount of space or time. — "The shop is just a short distance away."
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