distance
nounUK /ˈdɪstəns/
US /ˈdɪstəns/
The distance is how far it is from one place to another.
The distance from my house to the school is two miles.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A faraway point or place.
We saw a ship in the distance.
3. A period of time between two events.
There was a long distance between the two holidays.
4. To become less close or friendly with someone.
She distanced herself from the argument.