English · Word Candidate

distance

/ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: distances · distancing · distanced

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lượng không gian giữa các điểm, thường là điểm địa lý, thường được đo dọc theo một đường thẳng

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Noun

Examples

[S]he […] gaue vs into our boate our ſupper halfe dreſſed, pots, and all, and brought vs to our boates ſide, in which wee laye all night, remoouing the ſame a pretie diſtance from the ſhoare: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. — Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also (archaic), any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoảng cách giữa các điểm, thường đo dọc theo đường thẳng

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Often followed by from: to set (someone or something) at a distance (noun sense 1.1) from someone or something else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt ai hoặc cái gì cách xa người hoặc vật khác

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Verb

Examples

If therefore the Interpoſition of Gloceſterſhire diſtanceth VVorceſterſhire from confining on the VVeſt-Saxons, the Animadvertor ought to have vented his diſpleaſure not on Me, but on Bede, and [Henry of] Huntington, vvhoſe vvords I exactly tranſlated.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause (a place, a thing, etc.) to seem distant, or (figurative) unfamiliar.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho một nơi hoặc thứ gì đó似乎 xa lạ

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Verb

Examples

That vvhich gives the Relievo to a Bovvl, (may ſome ſay to me) is the quick Light, or the vvhite, vvhich appears to be on the ſide, vvhich is neareſt to us, and the black by conſequence diſtances the Object: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “distance” mean?

An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Is “distance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.