Words / B1

DIST-uh-ns/ˈdɪstəns/

Distance is the amount of space between two points: a long distance; in the distance; keep your distance. Length is how long one object is; distance is between things. Distant is the adjective: a distant relative. From a distance; walking distance; long-distance (train / call) are set phrases. Measure the distance — not “the far.”

Meaning

The amount of space between two places or things.

Examples

• “The distance from here to the station is two kilometres.”
• “The hotel is within walking distance of the station.”
• “We could see lights in the distance.”

Good to know

a long distance. in / from a distance. keep your distance. Adjective: distant. How long one thing is: length.

Near in meaning

range

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