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distance
noun as in interval, range
Strong matches
Weak matches
verb as in dissociate oneself; leave behind
Example Sentences
And with public transport fares tripling in some parts of the capital, some passengers have ditched the bus completely and are walking long distances to work.
These alpha particles are highly effective in destroying cancer cells because they travel only a short distance before releasing their energy, minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
He distanced himself from the show as a result.
Now, women in Afghanistan are banned from attending school beyond the age of 12, getting most jobs, unable to travel long distances without a male chaperone, and required not to raise their voices in public.
Mr. Lloyd’s earliest experiences playing for audiences included work with bluesmen such as Howlin’ Wolf, “in schoolhouses, with corn liquor, gambling and gunshots in the distance,” he told me.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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