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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"I became obsessed with trying to do longer and longer distances," he said, "then I started focusing on times."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton had previously objected to the shortening of race distances.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Perseverance has now surpassed both of those distances.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Water difficulties are forcing many Cubans to haul the precious resource for long distances, transporting it via wheelbarrows, bicycles, car trunks and even horse-drawn carts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Behind him, five targets were staggered at various distances through the hall.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
