distance

US /ˈdɪstəns/

UK /'dɪstəns/

A2

noun

  • Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • Amount of space between two places or things

verb

  • To make it clear that you are not involved

Examples

What's the distance between London and Edinburgh?

When launching a kick it is essential to be at the correct distance from your opponent. The town is situated at a distance of twenty miles from Oxford. She followed them at a discreet distance.