Translation
distance
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Word origin
From Latin distantia ('a standing apart'), from distare, made of dis- ('apart') and stare ('to stand'). English 'distance', 'distant' and 'stance' all trace back to that same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- distantia
- English cognates
- distance, distant, stance
Grammar
Examples
Lyon Marseille ?
What is the distance between Lyon and Marseille?
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He keeps his distance from his colleagues.
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She takes her classes remotely from home.
, clocher.
At this distance you can no longer see the bell tower.
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The runner went the distance right up to the final kilometre.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 3: distance, station, chemise and 6 more words.