1. noun /ˈdɪstəns/
a) 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.
He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.
See Also: distant
2. verb /ˈdɪstəns/
a) To move away (from) someone or something.
He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
Then the horse, with muscles strong as steel, distanced the sound.
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