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The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
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From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.
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Length or interval of time.
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The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
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We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill. The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.
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Remoteness of place; a remote place.
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Remoteness in succession or relation.
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the distance between a descendant and his ancestor
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A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
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The entire amount of progress to an objective.
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He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.
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A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
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The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.
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The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
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The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.