distance · noun /ˈdɪs.təns/
Word family
Nouns: distance
Adjectives: distant
Verbs: distance
distance (LENGTH)
B1 C or U the amount of space between two places
Dictionary examples:
What's the distance between Madrid and Barcelona/from Madrid to Barcelona?
He travels quite a distance to work every day.
Does she live within walking distance of her parents?
Learner example:
There are also caves to explore a short distance away. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Slovak)
distance (PLACE)
B2 no plural somewhere that is far away, but close enough for you to see or hear the things that are there
Dictionary examples:
I could see Mary in the distance.
From a distance, it sounded like a bell ringing.
Learner example:
Far in the distance they spotted another ship. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
