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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The distances are added up, although some of the most proficient skimmers will hit the back wall of the quarry, a distance of 207ft or 63m.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The long distances and extended deployments will also put a significant strain on ship maintenance in the future, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
It also offers courier services over short distances.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Many are working adults, parents, caregivers, and first-generation students who are rooted in their communities and cannot relocate or commute long distances to earn a degree.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
They only allow the wearer to travel great distances in an instant, doubling the measure of her movements with each successive step.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
