Entry Word: distance

Function: noun

Meaning: the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects <the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles>

Synonyms lead, length, remove, spacing, spread, stretch, way

Related Words altitude, area, breadth, depth, height, rise, space, volume, width; extension, extent; cast, range, reach, scope, shot, sweep, throw; drop, fall, flight, haul; berth, clearance

Phrases a far cry