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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Distance
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, distance refers to the amount of space between two points, objects, or places, measured in terms of length, width, or height.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines distance as the degree or state of separation between two or more objects, points, or places, measured in terms of linear measurement.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that distance is the amount of space between two things, or the fact of being far away from something.
Example Uses
- The distance between the two cities is approximately 500 miles, making it a long drive.
- The athlete's ability to cover a great distance in a short time made her a top contender for the championship.
- The emotional distance between the two former friends was evident in their awkward conversation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
proximity
nearness
closeness
adjacency
adjacency
contiguity
vicinity
immediacy
adjacency
intimacy
familiarity
acquaintance
friendship
affinity
likeness
similarity
sameness
equivalence
identity
oneness
unity
togetherness
adjacency
neighboring
abutment