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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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I nodded, and he closed the distance between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The idea is each playlist is the soundtrack to a section of her journey that they both listen to, so they can feel connected despite the distance.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Their trip around the Moon has taken the four astronauts farther into space than any human before -- more than 1,000 times the distance from Earth to the International Space Station.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Neither Nate or Zara will respond to my calls or texts, Jonah won’t talk to Mom, and the one person I want some distance from won’t leave me alone.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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