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DISTANCES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Distances.

How to pronounce distances:

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Distances - 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"

Distances - 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

"It is important to maintain safe distances between cars to prevent accidents on the highway."
"Astronomers use powerful telescopes to measure the distances between stars and galaxies."
"The map shows the distances between different cities along the route."
"The hikers had to cover long distances each day to reach their camping spot."
"The doctor explained that wearing glasses would help improve his ability to see objects at various distances."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISTANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISTANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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