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Definition distance in British English

distance noun

noun
/ˈdɪstəns/
1

the amount of space between two people or things

Example

It is important to consider distance from public transport when buying a house.

Example

They started to walk the short distance to the camp.

Example

a distance of five miles

Example

His parents live some distance away.

Example

He's used to driving long distances.

Example

Altair, at a distance of 17 light-years, is one of the closest of the bright stars.

1.1

the amount of time between two points in time

Example

A definitive cure is still some distance away.

1.2

the fact that two people or things are far apart from each other

Example

The distance has never been a problem for our relationship.

Synonyms and related words
distance interval proximity
2

if there is a distance between two people, their relationship is not friendly or close

Synonyms and related words
distance hostility severity
2.1

a way of speaking or behaving that is not very friendly and does not encourage other people to talk to you

Example

It was his distance towards me that was so upsetting.

Synonyms and related words
distance hostility severity
3

great differences between two people or things

Example

the social distance between farmers and farm workers

Synonyms and related words
difference contrast distinction
4

the amount of progress that needs to be made in order to solve a problem

Example

There's still some distance to go.

Synonyms and related words
progress development advance
Definition distance in British English