Synonyms of distance
10 similar words
Another word for distance is spread. Other synonyms of distance are length, quarrel, alienation, standoffishness and unfriendliness.
Synonyms and similar words for distance
nounAn amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily)...
nounSynonym of length (“an extent measured along the longest dimension of an object”).
- lengthThe distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.
nounA disagreement, a dispute; also, an estrangement.
nounThe state of people not being close, friendly, or intimate with each other; also, the state of...
nounExcessive reserve or lack of friendliness shown by a person; aloofness, coldness.
- standoffishnessThe state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness.
- unfriendliness
- unsociablenessThe state or quality of being unsociable.
verbTo leave behind (someone or something moving in the same direction; specifically, other competitors...
- outdistanceTo run farther or faster than another, or to finish a race with a large margin.
- outgallopTo run faster than; to outdistance.
- outrun
Meaning of distance
- noun An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions about synonyms of distance
- What is another word for distance?
- Distance has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spread, length, quarrel, alienation, standoffishness, unfriendliness, unsociableness and outdistance.
- What does distance mean?
- Distance means an amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
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