1. the amount of space between two places or things
2. a far-off place or point
3. the state of being emotionally separated or uninvolved

1. to separate oneself from someone or something

Examples

• The distance between New York and Boston is about 200 miles.
• She could see mountains in the distance.
• He kept his distance from the angry dog.
• There’s been some distance between them since their argument.
• The company tried to distance itself from the scandal.
• We measured the distance across the lake.
• The runner maintained a safe distance from her competitors.