distance
/ˈdɪstəns/
noun
- The amount of space between two places or things.
- In the desert, you can see for a great distance because there are no buildings.
- She measured the distance between the two trees with a tape measure.
- The distance from my house to the school is about two miles.
- A state of being far away in space or time.
- He kept his distance from the fire because it was too hot.
- The war happened in the distant past, but we still remember it.
- From a distance, the mountain looked blue and mysterious.
- A lack of closeness or friendliness in a relationship.
- There was a growing distance between the two friends after the argument.
- She felt a cold distance in his voice when he spoke to her.
- The distance between the manager and the employees made teamwork difficult.
verb
- To make or keep someone or something far away, especially in a relationship or competition.
- He tried to distance himself from the scandal by denying any involvement.
- The runner quickly distanced the other competitors and won the race easily.
- She distanced herself from her old friends after moving to a new city.