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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He said: "This is a brilliant example of a local catch staying local, reducing the need to transport fish long distances and showcasing the quality of the Cornish sardine."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In pre-season, this has been the weakest part of City's system with players, often in midfield or at full-back, having to cover large distances, leaving gaps in their defensive shape.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
They also carry out an unusual process in which newly created nuclei from daughter cells travel considerable distances through the astrocytes toward the damaged region.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
This double-editing distances the reader even further from the author.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Such are the distances, in fact, that it isn’t possible, in any practical terms, to draw the solar system to scale.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
