distance — the length of space between two points or places
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the length of space between two points or places
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪstəns/
Example Sentences
- My mom can smell kimchi from a distance of three blocks away.
- The distance learning program helped students study from home.
- He kept his distance from the angry goose at the park.
distance
NOUN[/ˈdɪstəns/]
the length of space between two points or places
She measures the distance between two mountain peaks using a long red ribbon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distantia', derived from the verb 'distare' meaning 'to stand apart'. This comes from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stare' (to stand).
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + -tant (standing, from Latin stare) + -ia (noun suffix) = distance
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can smell kimchi from a distance of three blocks away.”
“The distance learning program helped students study from home.”
“He kept his distance from the angry goose at the park.”
“The marathon distance is 42.195 kilometers.”
“She tried to distance herself from her embarrassing middle school photos.”
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