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The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Example: From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.

Length or interval of time.

The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

Example: We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.  The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.

Remoteness of place; a remote place.

To move away (from) someone or something.

Example: He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.

To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.