Distance
Meaning
The length of the space between two points.
Pronunciation
UK ˈdɪstəns
US ˈdɪstəns
Example Sentences
- Competitive swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports, with varied distance events in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley.
- Many of the city's major tourist attractions are located right on the river, or within easy walking distance of a river ferry stop.
- There is a fast train that goes between the airport and the city center, the [Leonardo] Express, and many commuter railway lines to the nearby suburbs, along with long distance trains to other cities in Italy.
- JR Central is said to be developing a Maglev track to link Tokyo and Nagoya in 40 minutes by 2027, a distance of over 300km.
- In the distance, a large ship moved slowly across the water, almost too far to see clearly.
- Use the scale to measure distance.
- Maps use numbers to show distance between places.
- Distance can be short or very long.
- We often measure distance in blocks or miles.
- A map app can tell you the exact distance.
Learn Distance in Context
A Day Beside the SeaThe sound of the waves washed over me the moment I reached the shore. I had always lived far from the sea, so this was a special day for me. The water stretched all the way to the horizon, blue and en...Read story 
How to Read a MapYou are lost on a new street. A map can help you find your way. Maps show roads, rivers, and cities. They use colors and symbols. Blue means water on most maps. Green often means trees or parks. Look...Read story
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