distance

  1. Noun.  (countable) The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
  2. Noun.  (context, uncountable) The entire amount of space to the objective.
  3. Noun.  (context, uncountable) A considerable amount of space.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To move away (from) someone or something.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

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