distance

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.”

Length or interval of time.

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.”

Remoteness of place; a remote place.

Remoteness in succession or relation.

“the distance between a descendant and his ancestor”

A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.

The entire amount of progress to an objective.

“He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.”

A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.

“The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.”

The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.

The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.

To move away (from) someone or something.

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

To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.