dis·tance
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–noun
1. the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
2. the state or fact of being apart in space, as of one thing from another; remoteness.
3. an expanse; area: A vast distance of water surrounded the ship.
4. the interval between two points of time; an extent of time: His vacation period was a good distance away.
6. remoteness or difference in any respect: Our philosophies are a long distance apart.
7. an amount of progress: We've come a long distance on the project.
8. absence of warmth; reserve: Their first meeting in several years was hampered by a certain distance between them.
–verb (used with object)
9. to leave behind at a distance, as at a race; surpass.
—Idioms
10. go the distance, Informal. to finish or complete something, esp. something difficult, challenging, or requiring sustained effort.
20. keep at a distance, to treat coldly or in an unfriendly manner.
21. keep one's distance, to avoid becoming familiar or involved; remain cool or aloof.

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