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Distance
Distance is a numerical measurement of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday usage, distance may refer to a physical length or an estimation based on other criteria (e.g. “two counties over”). In most cases, “distance from A to B” is interchangeable with “distance from B to A”. In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance. A metric is a function that behaves according to a specific set of rules, and is a way of describing what it means for elements of some space to be “close to” or “far away from” each other.
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Distant (adjective)
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
“We heard a distant rumbling but didn’t pay any more attention to it.”
“She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers.”
“His distant look showed that he was not listening to me.”
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Distant (adjective)
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
“Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me.”
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Distance (noun)
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
“The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles.”
“From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.”
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Distance (noun)
Length or interval of time.
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Distance (noun)
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.”
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Distance (noun)
Remoteness of place; a remote place.
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Distance (noun)
Remoteness in succession or relation.
“the distance between a descendant and his ancestor”
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Distance (noun)
A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
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Distance (noun)
The entire amount of progress to an objective.
“He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.”
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Distance (noun)
A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
“The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.”
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Distance (noun)
The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
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Distance (verb)
To move away (from) someone or something.
“He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.”
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Distance (verb)
To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
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Distant (adjective)
far away in space or time
“distant parts of the world”
“I remember that distant afternoon”
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Distant (adjective)
(after a measurement) at a specified distance
“the town lay half a mile distant”
“the star is 30,000 light years distant from Earth”
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Distant (adjective)
(of a sound) faint because far away
“the distant bark of some farm dog”
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Distant (adjective)
remote or far apart in resemblance or relationship
“a distant acquaintance”
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Distant (adjective)
(of a person) not closely related
“a distant cousin of the King”
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Distant (adjective)
(of a person) not intimate; cool or reserved
“she and my father were distant with each other”
“his children found him strangely distant”
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Distant (adjective)
not paying attention; remote
“a distant look in his eyes”
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Distance (noun)
the length of the space between two points
“you may have to walk long distances”
“I cycled the short distance home”
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Distance (noun)
the condition of being far off; remoteness
“distance makes things look small”
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Distance (noun)
a far-off point
“watching them from a distance”
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Distance (noun)
the more remote part of what is visible or discernible
“they sped off into the distance”
“I heard police sirens in the distance”
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Distance (noun)
an interval of time
“the sort of goal which remains in the memory even at a distance of six years”
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Distance (noun)
the full length of a race
“he claimed the 100 m title in only his second race over the distance”
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Distance (noun)
a space of more than twenty lengths between two finishers in a race
“he stormed home by a distance in the Handicap Chase”
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Distance (noun)
a length of 240 yards from the winning post on a racecourse.
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Distance (noun)
the distance from the winning post which a horse must have reached when the winner finishes in order to qualify for a subsequent heat.
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Distance (noun)
the scheduled length of a fight
“he has won his first five fights inside the distance”
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Distance (noun)
the avoidance of familiarity; reserve
“a mix of warmth and distance makes a good neighbour”
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Distance (verb)
make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature
“her mother wished to distance her from the rough village children”
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Distance (verb)
declare that one is not connected with or a supporter of (someone or something)
“he sought to distance himself from the proposals”
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Distance (verb)
beat (a horse) by a distance.