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Meanings of distance in English
Length of straight line that connects two points in a measurable space or in an observable physical space.
Synonyms
Examples for "aloofness"
Examples for "aloofness"
1
Where certainty of progress once stood, aloofness and fear have taken hold.
2
Mensforth interpreted my listless reply as either aloofness or lack of interest.
3
For all Daniel's annoying aloofness-andthere's plenty of it-theguy's clearly devoted.
4
James' initial anger and resentment had simmered down to a stubborn aloofness.
5
She knew a soft heart was behind the sarcasm and deliberate aloofness.
Usage of distance in English
1
But the situation of farm animals on long-distance transport is no different.
2
Main outcome measures: Mean daily walking distance as a measure of NEAT.
3
Young Nicolaus did admirably, his slight young body going a good distance.
4
Compressing natural gas for long-distance export by sea is an expensive business.
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In the Graysons' case, it's simply a matter of time and distance.
6
Time and distance often triggered fresh insights; perhaps that would happen here.
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Several risk factors have been identified, including genetic relationship and physical distance.
8
He said Iran should distance its economy from dependency on oil exports.
9
At a great distance to my left the sea sparkled and shone.
10
D'Marcus Simonds kept Georgia State within striking distance with 11 first-half points.
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Time and distance were the elements that determined the war at sea.
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The phrases included the 'abolition of distance' and the 'disappearance of frontiers'.
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The long distance telephone solved the problem for the racketer... View Article
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The actual distance traversed without entirely discharging the cells was 54 miles.
15
Meehan was particularly effective racking up seven points mostly from long distance.
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The Road Traffic Bill may go some distance towards changing that situation.
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Translations for distance
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Distance through the time
Distance across language varieties
United Kingdom
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Canada
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