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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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Reaching Uranus is difficult primarily because of its extreme distance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He anticipated that the mission would later afford him a view with the Moon in the foreground and Earth hanging in the distance.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If you see a rattlesnake in the wild, experts say the best thing you can do is put distance between it and yourself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They proposed stationing key aircraft during a conflict in the western part of the kingdom, a safer distance away from Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But I did keep my distance from Marlene.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.