Main Entry: ¹dis·tance

Pronunciation: \ˈdis-tən(t)s\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : discord
2 a : separation in time b : the degree or amount of separation between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects c (1) : an extent of area or an advance along a route measured linearly (2) : an extent of space measured other than linearly <within walking distance> d : an extent of advance from a beginning e : expanse f (1) : length of a race or contest <won at all distances> (2) : the full length (as of a prizefight or ball game) (3) : a long race <distance training>
3 : the quality or state of being distant: as a : spatial remoteness b : personal and especially emotional separation; also : reserve, coldness c : difference, disparity
4 : a distant point or region
5 a : aesthetic distance b : capacity to observe dispassionately

— go the distance also last the distance : to complete a course of action