distance
noun
the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
distances
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pluralof distance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof distance (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
distancenounthe extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
Example Sentences
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Using Starlink, Ukrainian drones are able to maintain stronger connections with operators over longer distances than conventional radio networks and are less vulnerable to jamming.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Even though red blood cells are vastly larger than atoms, the forces acting where their surfaces approach one another involve distances small enough for molecular and quantum effects to matter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Astronomers have known that active black holes release immense energy, but exactly how that energy travels across such enormous distances and changes along the way has remained unclear.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
The planes flying longer distances are also getting a dedicated premium economy section called Premium Reserve, with seats and in-flight dining that are a step up from the airline’s existing extra legroom offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
What to us was a trip through the country, to her was a feast of clouds and light and infinite blue distances.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
