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Distance

noun
/ˈdɪs.təns/

Meaning

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
The amount of space between two points or places.

Example Sentences

The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.

The distance between Dhaka and Chittagong is about 250 kilometers.

Example Expressions

keep your distance

Synonyms

space, gap, interval, remoteness, length
Entry 1
space, gap, interval, remoteness
Entry 2
gap, space, length, interval, remoteness

Antonyms

closeness, proximity, nearness, adjacency
Entry 1
closeness, proximity, nearness, adjacency
Entry 2
closeness, nearness

Collocations

long distance, short distance, keep distance, travel distance, distance learning, safe distance
Entry 1
long distance, short distance, keep distance
Entry 2
long distance, travel distance, distance learning, safe distance

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