distances
Pronunciation: [ˈdɪstənsɪz]
Context: "measurement"
(noun) Distances are how far apart two places or things are from each other. Think of it like counting how many steps it takes to get from your house to the park.
Example
The distances between the parks in our city are all very short, making it easy to walk to each one.
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The distances from my school to home are not short; it takes me a long time to walk back.
Example
What are the distances between your house and your friend's house?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) Distances can also refer to how emotionally or socially far people feel from each other. If someone feels sad and alone, they might say they feel a distance from their friends.
Example
Even though they live far apart, the friends maintained a close connection despite the distances.
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After the argument, the distance between them felt much bigger.
Example
Do you think the distances in friendships can change over time?
Context: "measure"
(verb) To distance means to make something or someone farther away. It can be used when you want to stay away from a situation or person.
Example
She decided to distance herself from the negative comments online.
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He didn't want to distance himself from his friends; he loved spending time with them.
Example
Why are you trying to distance yourself from that situation?