[ˈdɪst(ə)ns], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the length of the space between two points
(e.g: I cycled the short distance home)

- the full length of a race
(e.g: he claimed the 100 m title in only his second race over the distance)

- the avoidance of familiarity; reserve
(e.g: a mix of warmth and distance makes a good neighbour)


Phrases:
- distance lends enchantment to the view
- go the distance
- keep one's distance
- within striking distance
- within — distance

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘discord, debate’): from Old French or from Latin distantia, from distant- ‘standing apart’, from the verb distare (see distant)

[ˈdɪst(ə)ns], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature
(e.g: her mother wished to distance her from the rough village children)

- beat (a horse) by a distance


Phrases:
- distance lends enchantment to the view
- go the distance
- keep one's distance
- within striking distance
- within — distance

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘discord, debate’): from Old French or from Latin distantia, from distant- ‘standing apart’, from the verb distare (see distant)