Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Distance.
How to pronounce distance:
US
Distance - as a noun
The property created by the space between two objects or points
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spacingspatial arrangementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A distant region
Example: "I could see it in the distance"
Size of the gap between two places
Example: "The distance from new york to chicago"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lengthHypernyms (Closely Related)
sizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indifference by personal withdrawal
Example: "Emotional distance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloofnessThe interval between two times
Example: "The distance from birth to death"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spaceA remote point in time
Example: "If that happens it will be at some distance in the future"
Distance - as a verb
Keep at a distance
Example: "We have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue living"
Go far ahead of
Example: "He outdistanced the other runners"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outdistanceoutstripExample Sentences
"The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers."
"I can see a lighthouse in the distance."
"She kept her distance from him, not wanting to get too close."
"The distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 384,400 kilometers."
"I need to measure the distance between these two points on the map."
Word Game Points
Is DISTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DISTANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DISTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.