Synonyms: distance
Definition: the property created by the space between two objects or points
Similar words: spacing, spatial arrangement
Definition: the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them
Definition: size of the gap between two places
Usage: the distance from New York to Chicago; he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points
Similar words: size
Definition: the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
Usage: a wolf is about the size of a large dog
Definition: indifference by personal withdrawal
Usage: emotional distance
Similar words: indifference
Definition: unbiased impartial unconcern
Synonyms: distance
Definition: a distant region
Usage: I could see it in the distance
Definition: the extended spatial location of something
Usage: the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world; regions of outer space
Definition: the interval between two times
Usage: the distance from birth to death; it all happened in the space of 10 minutes
Similar words: time interval, interval
Definition: a definite length of time marked off by two instants
Synonyms: distance
Definition: a remote point in time
Usage: if that happens it will be at some distance in the future; at a distance of ten years he had forgotten many of the details
Similar words: point, point in time
Definition: an instant of time
Usage: at that point I had to leave
Synonyms: outdistance, outstrip, distance
Definition: go far ahead of
Usage: He outdistanced the other runners
Similar words: leave behind
Definition: depart and not take along
Usage: He left behind all his possessions when he moved to Europe
Synonyms: distance
Definition: keep at a distance
Usage: we have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue living
Similar words: keep, maintain, hold
Definition: keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
Usage: hold in place; She always held herself as a lady; The students keep me on my toes