Definition: An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also , any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse. Chiefly in from a distance: a place which is far away or remote; specifically , a more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground. Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
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Number of sentences found for the keyword 'distance': 6
1. The country has a vast highway system that supports long-distance travel.
2. Long-distance friendships take effort but can still be strong.
3. The hills looked green from a distance.
4. They watched the balloon drift into the distance.
5. The mountains looked beautiful in the distance.
6. He handed the book from arm length distance.
1. The country has a vast highway system that supports long-distance travel.
2. Long-distance friendships take effort but can still be strong.
3. The hills looked green from a distance.
4. They watched the balloon drift into the distance.
5. The mountains looked beautiful in the distance.
6. He handed the book from arm length distance.
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