B1nountraveltransport
US/ˈdɪs.təns/
UK/ˈdɪs.təns/
how far it is from one place, person or thing to another
In context
What's the distance between Hanoi and Hai Phong?
The hotel is within walking distance of the beach.
We could see the mountains in the distance.
Words that go with distance
noun + noun
- walking distanceEverything is within walking distance.
noun + preposition
- in the distanceWe heard thunder in the distance.
adjective + noun
- long distanceLong distance relationships are hard.
- short distanceThe station is a short distance from here.
verb + noun
- keep your distanceKeep your distance from the dog; it bites.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My house is far 5 kilometers from school.Correct: My house is 5 kilometers from school.