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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /
NOUN
interval, range
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area gap length orbit radius scope separation size space span stretch width
STRONG
absence ambit amplitude bit breadth compass expanse extension extent farness heavens hinterland horizon lapse objective outpost outskirts provinces purlieu purview reach remoteness remove sky spread sweep way
WEAK
country mile far piece good ways
Antonyms
STRONGEST
height
WEAK
affection friendliness sympathy warmth
NOUN
aloofness
Synonyms
STRONG
coldness coolness frigidity reserve restraint stiffness
Antonyms
WEAK
affection friendliness sympathy warmth
VERB
dissociate oneself; leave behind
Synonyms
STRONG
outdo outpace outrun outstrip pass
WEAK
break away from the pack put in proportion separate oneself
Antonyms
STRONG
fail lose
WEAK
associate be friendly go to

Example Sentences

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Until now, scientists have detected them by measuring extremely small changes in distance using huge instruments that stretch for kilometers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Glover could feel the love emanating from our pale blue dot, defying distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The four astronauts -- Americans Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as Canadian Jeremy Hansen -- set a record for distance from Earth during their lunar flyby.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Seven games from winning their first Premier League in 22 years and within touching distance of the Champions League semi-final.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

We were some distance away from the city, but I could feel the warmth of that great fire on my face as I watched.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo