distance

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a place that is far away from where you are.

n. a remote or far-off point in space, often used in the phrases 'in the distance' or 'from a distance'.

“I could see the mountains in the distance, covered in white snow.”

“From a distance, the ancient ruins appeared as nothing more than jagged teeth against the darkening sky.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. a feeling of not being friendly or close to someone.

n. a state of emotional or social separation; a lack of intimacy or friendliness.

日本語:隔たり※

“There was a strange distance between the two brothers after their big argument.”

“Despite their professional collaboration, a palpable distance remained between the two scientists, rooted in a long-standing academic rivalry.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move away from someone or to stop being involved with an idea or group.

v. to create a physical or metaphorical separation; often used reflexively to disassociate from a person, group, or ideology.

“The politician tried to distance himself from the scandal as soon as it broke.”

“The company sought to distance itself from the controversial remarks made by its former CEO during the press conference.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Literary

v. to move much faster than others in a race so you are far ahead.

v. to outpace or leave other competitors behind by a significant margin.

“The lead runner began to distance the rest of the group in the final lap.”

“By the halfway mark, the champion had effectively distanced the field, leaving the other sprinters to compete for second place.”