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DISTANCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Distance.

How to pronounce distance:

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Distance - as a noun

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)
length
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
size
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indifference by personal withdrawal

Example: "Emotional distance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloofness

The interval between two times

Example: "The distance from birth to death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
space

A 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)
outdistanceoutstrip

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DISTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DISTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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