distances (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstənsɪz/
Definition
The amount of space between two places, measured in miles, kilometers, or light-years.
Examples
The distances between the planets in our solar system are immense.
She measured the distances from her house to the nearest shops.
We underestimated the distances we would have to travel for the conference.
How to Use distances
- distance between (prepositional phrase)
- The space separating two objects or points. — "What is the distance between London and Paris?"
- at a distance (prepositional phrase)
- Far away; not close. — "You can see the mountains at a distance."
- keep one's distance (idiom)
- To avoid becoming too friendly or involved with someone. — "After the argument, she decided to keep her distance from him."
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