distance
/ˈdɪstəns/
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Also a verb
Meaning
The amount of physical space between two points, places, or things.
The distance between the two cities is roughly three hundred miles.
Can you estimate the total distance we covered today?
A remote or far-off point in space or time.
We could see the outline of the mountains off in the distance.
Sirens were faintly wailing somewhere in the far distance.
An emotional or social separation between people that creates a lack of intimacy.
An unspoken emotional distance developed between the former partners over the years.
Why has there been so much distance between you two lately?
Collocations
- walking distance
- long distance
- short distance
- in the distance
- keep your distance
- emotional distance
Synonyms
- gap
- remoteness
- estrangement
Antonyms
- proximity
- closeness
Meaning
To separate oneself emotionally, socially, or physically from someone or something.
The candidate tried to distance herself from the controversial statements.
He distances himself from office gossip whenever tensions flare up.
How it's used
This means “separate oneself from an issue or person”
- distance yourself from the controversy
“distance himself from them.”
The senator wanted to distance himself from the controversial remarks.
Collocations
- distance yourself from
Synonyms
- detach
- dissociate
Idioms
go the distance
to endure or carry something through to the end
Few believed the underdog team would go the distance and win the series.