DISTANCES
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Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
noun
- The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.“From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.”
- Length or interval of time.
- The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.“We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill. The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.”
verb
- To move away (from) someone or something.“He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.”
- To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
Source: Wiktionary
