the space between two points or places, or the length of this
a far-off point
from a distance
(the distance) the part of a scene furthest away from the viewer
could see a light in the distance
wide separation or remoteness
The distance may be a problem
(often distance in time) an interval or time gap
aloofness, coolness, or reserve in a relationship between people
Brit
in horse-racing, a gap of more than 20 lengths between two finishers
in horse-racing, a point 240 yards short of the winning post
NAmer in horse-racing, the distance from the winning post that any other horse must have reached when the winner finishes, in order to qualify for the next heat
to keep going until the end of a contest, etc
to maintain a coolness or reserve; to avoid getting involved
to preserve a physical gap between oneself and another person, etc
to treat somebody with reserve
the area between foreground and distance
very close to (a point that represents one's destination or goal)
not too far away to walk or shout
I like to be within walking distance of the shops