The length of the space between two points
“It's a fair distance from here to where you live.”
The condition of being cold or reserved in manner
“The disappointment that emotional distance brings can make it difficult to put the time and energy into a relationship.”
The state of being apart
“The distance is preventing me from making out what it is I'm actually seeing.”
The state or quality of being diverse or different
“The distance between the two brothers' personalities could not be starker.”
The trait of being taciturn
An act of parting ways or breaking up, typically of a relationship
The state of being objective or impartial
A short journey or distance
The furthest visible point from where one is located
A great distance to or from a given place or location
A large or wide conceptual or physical distance
The area or distance within which something can be heard
The fact or state of being remote or secluded
The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
To detach or move away (from) someone or something
“I would find myself pulling back as a way to distance myself from social situations.”
(distance oneself from) To get a sizable lead in a contest
“It wasn't long before Usain would distance himself from the rest of the runners.”
To cause to feel less close, friendly or caring
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