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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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"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Japan has also discovered that distance doesn’t insulate it from events in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The distance from the Moon will allow astronauts on board to see the complete, circular surface of the Moon, including regions near both poles.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Taken from close to the lunar surface, it showed our planet rising in the distance.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

We left through the lot’s side exit and walked a short distance to a huge warehouse.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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