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distance meaning in Malayalam

അകലം akalaṁ

/ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/

distance in Malayalam: അകലം (akalaṁ), ദൂരം (dūraṁ), അകലുക (akaluka). In English, distance means an amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Malayalam words for distance

(countable, uncountable) amount of space between points
അകലം akalaṁ, ദൂരം dūraṁ
to set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something
അകലുക akaluka

English meaning of distance

  1. noun An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
  2. noun 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.
  3. noun Chiefly in from a distance: a place which is far away or remote; specifically (especially painting), a more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground.
  4. noun Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.

Full definition of distance

distance in a sentence

  • angular distance focal distance
  • The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.
  • The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.

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Questions about distance in Malayalam

What is the meaning of distance in Malayalam?
Distance in Malayalam is അകലം (akalaṁ), ദൂരം (dūraṁ), അകലുക (akaluka).
distance എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Distance: അകലം (akalaṁ), ദൂരം (dūraṁ), അകലുക (akaluka).
What does distance mean in English?
Distance means an amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

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