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distance meaning in Tamil

தொலைவு tolaivu

/ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/

distance in Tamil: தொலைவு (tolaivu), தூரம் (tūram), இடைவெளி (iṭaiveḷi), தொலை (tolai). In English, distance means an amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Tamil words for distance

(countable, uncountable) amount of space between points
தொலைவு tolaivu, தூரம் tūram
place that is far away or remote
தொலை tolai
place which is far away or remote; more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground
தொலை tolai
interval or length of time between events
இடைவெளி iṭaiveḷi
separation in some way other than space or time
விலகு vilaku, விலகல் vilakal, இடைவெளி iṭaiveḷi
entire amount of progress to an objective
அளவு aḷavu
state of remoteness or separation in some way other than space or time
விலகல் vilakal, இடைவெளி iṭaiveḷi

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.

Synonyms of distance

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Questions about distance in Tamil

What is the meaning of distance in Tamil?
Distance in Tamil is தொலைவு (tolaivu), தூரம் (tūram), இடைவெளி (iṭaiveḷi), தொலை (tolai).
distance என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Distance: தொலைவு (tolaivu), தூரம் (tūram), இடைவெளி (iṭaiveḷi), தொலை (tolai).
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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