Distances

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Distances

noun

  1. The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

    "From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

  2. Length or interval of time.
  3. The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

    "We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.  The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying."

  4. Remoteness of place; a remote place.
  5. Remoteness in succession or relation.

    "the distance between a descendant and his ancestor"

verb

  1. To move away (from) someone or something.

    "He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."

  2. To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

Anagrams of Distances

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

farness