Distance

/ˈdɪs.təns/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Distance

noun

  1. The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

    "From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

  2. Length or interval of time.
  3. The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

    "We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.  The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying."

  4. Remoteness of place; a remote place.
  5. Remoteness in succession or relation.

    "the distance between a descendant and his ancestor"

verb

  1. To move away (from) someone or something.

    "He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."

  2. To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
Anagrams of Distance

No exact anagrams found for "distance". This word has a unique letter combination.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Distance"

Distance is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Distance" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "distance" is a medium-scoring word.