1the length of the space between two points:I cycled the short distance homeyou may have to walk long distances
[mass noun] the condition of being far off; remoteness:distance makes things look small
a far-off point:watching them from a distance
(the distance) the more remote part of what is visible or discernible:I heard police sirens in the distancethey sped off into the distance
an interval of time:the sort of goal which remains in the memory even at a distance of six years
2the full length of a race:he claimed the 100 m title in only his second race over the distance
British Horse Racing a space of more than twenty lengths between two finishers in a race:he stormed home by a distance in the Handicap Chase
(the distance) British a length of 240 yards from the winning post on a racecourse.
North American Horse Racing the distance from the winning post which a horse must have reached when the winner finishes in order to qualify for a subsequent heat.
(the distance) Boxing the scheduled length of a fight:he has won his first five fights inside the distance
3 [mass noun] the avoidance of familiarity; reserve:a mix of warmth and distance makes a good neighbour
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Universal
1make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature:her mother wished to distance her from the rough village children
(distance oneself from) declare that one is not connected with or a supporter of (someone or something):he sought to distance himself from the proposals
2North American Horse Racing beat (a horse) by a distance.
distance lends enchantment to the view
proverb things look better from further away.
go the distance
Boxing complete a fight without being knocked out:he went the distance after being floored in the first round
(of a boxing match) last the scheduled length:six of his fights went the distance
Baseball pitch for the entire length of a game:he went the distance on the mound
last for a long time:this amplifier system should go the distance
keep one's distance
stay far away:keep your distance from birds feeding their young
maintain one’s reserve:you had to say nothing and keep your distance
within —— distance
near enough to reach by the means specified:her flat is within walking distance
within spitting (or USshouting) distance
within a very short distance.
within striking distance
near enough to hit or achieve something:we are within striking distance of our goal
