distance

1. (countable, uncountable)An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

   the property created by the space between two objects or points

2. An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

   (countable, uncountable)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. (countable, uncountable)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.

   Ferne, Weite

4. (countable, uncountable)Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.

   angular distance focal distance

   The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.

   the interval between two times

5. (countable, uncountable)An interval or length of time between events.

6. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)A separation in some way other than space or time.

   The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.

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

   The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles.

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

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

   (countable, uncountable)The maximum amount of space between a boxer and their opponent within which the boxer can punch effectively.

9. (countable, uncountable)Often in go the distance, last the distance, or stay the distance: the scheduled duration of a bout.

10. (countable, uncountable)The amount of space between a fencer and their opponent, which the fencer tries to control in order to gain an advantage over the opponent.

11. (countable, uncountable)Originally, the space measured back from the winning post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in a subsequent heat; also, the point on the racecourse that space away from the winning post; now, the point on a racecourse 240 yards from the winning post.

12. (countable, uncountable)The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.

1. We saw a castle in the distance.

   Ми побачили вдалині замок. — deniko

   ruМы увидели вдали замок. — Hellerick

   deIn der Ferne sahen wir ein Schloss. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. We were glad when we saw a light in the distance.

   Ми були раді, що побачили вдалині вогник. — aandrusiak

   ruМы были рады, увидев свет вдалеке. — odexed

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3. She wants to keep him at a distance.

   Вона хоче тримати його на відстані. — deniko

   deSie möchte ihn auf Abstand halten. — Wolf

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4. I saw land in the distance.

   ruЯ видел землю вдалеке. — odexed

   deIch sah in der Ferne Land. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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5. Shots were heard in the distance.

   ruВыстрелы были слышны вдалеке. — corvard

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