/ˈdɪs.təns/
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Meaning
How far it is from one place or thing to another.
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Word origin
From Latin distantia, meaning a standing apart, from distare, to stand away.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- distantia
Grammar
Examples
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"Distance" is how far one place is from another.
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Here "distance" means how far we went.
runners .
"Distances" is the plural, meaning more than one distance.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 3: distance, climb, storm and 7 more words.