distally
distally

distance


Definition: Meaning of, distance in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɪst(ə)ns /

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distance distances
  1. amount of space [uncountable and countable] the amount of space between two places or things
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  2. far away [singular] used to talk about a situation when something is far away from you in space or time
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  3. unfriendly feeling [singular] a situation in which two people do not have a close friendly relationship
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  4. keep your distance to stay far enough away from someone or something to be safe
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  5. keep your distance also keep somebody at a distance to avoid becoming too friendly with someone
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  6. go the (full) distance informal to finish something you have started
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
distance distanced distanced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
distancing distances
  1. distance yourself (from something) to say that you are not involved with someone or something, especially to avoid being connected with them
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distance used in phrases

  • angular distance (noun)
    1. the angular separation between two objects as perceived by an observer
  • distance learning (noun)
    1. a method of study that involves working at home and sending your work to your teacher
  • distance vision (noun)
    1. vision for objects that a 20 feet or more from the viewer
  • focal distance (noun)
    1. the distance from a lens to its focus
  • hyperfocal distance (noun)
    1. the distance in front of a lens that is focused at infinity beyond which all objects are well defined and clear
  • keep one's distance (verb)
    1. stay clear of, avoid
  • long distance (noun)
    1. a telephone call made outside the local calling area
  • long-distance (adjective)
    1. travelling over a long distance
    2. long-distance call a telephone call to a place that is far away
  • long-distance call (noun)
    1. a telephone call made outside the local calling area
    2. a long-distance telephone call at charges above a local rate
  • long-distance runner (noun)
    1. especially in marathons someone who participates in long-distance races
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