ஆங்கிலம்

distance

gb/dˈɪstəns/ us/dˈɪstəns/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 quantity
1

space between two points

How far it is from one place or thing to another.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the distance between [A] and [B]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distance' with 'length'. 'Distance' is how far apart two points are; 'length' is the measurement of something from end to end.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
gap (Refers to an empty space between things; less formal and less precise than 'distance'.) | interval (More formal; often used for time or space separation.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
proximity (Refers to closeness in space; opposite of being far apart.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
long distance |short distance |travel distance |walking distance |measuring distance
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement |travel |geography |space |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The distance between New York and Boston is about 215 miles.
  • She could see him in the distance, waving at her.
  • It’s a short distance from the bus stop to my house.
  • They measured the distance across the river.
  • The runners kept a steady distance from each other.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The distance from my home to school is two kilometers.
  • I can see the mountain in the distance.
  • It is a long distance to the next town.
  • We walked a short distance to the park.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 state
2

emotional or social separation

When people are not close in feelings or friendship.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: distance between [people]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'distance' here means physical space; in this meaning it refers to feelings.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
detachment (A more formal term; suggests deliberate emotional separation.) | aloofness (Implies a cold or unfriendly emotional distance.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
closeness (Refers to strong emotional connection or intimacy.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
emotional distance |create distance |maintain distance
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships |emotions
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Over the years, a distance grew between them.
  • His cold manner created a sense of distance in the team.
  • They tried to bridge the emotional distance caused by the argument.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • There is a big distance between me and my brother now.
  • She feels distance from her old friends.
  • They want to close the emotional distance.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
3

to separate oneself from something

To show you are not part of something or someone.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: distance [oneself] from [something/someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with physically moving away; it usually means avoiding involvement or association.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dissociate (More formal; often used in professional or legal contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
associate (Means to connect oneself with a person, group, or idea.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
distance oneself |distance from controversy
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships |behavior |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She distanced herself from her former colleague after the scandal.
  • The company tried to distance itself from the controversial remarks.
  • He distanced himself from the political debate.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I want to distance myself from bad habits.
  • The school distanced itself from the fight.
  • He distanced himself from the problem.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
distance
IPA
GB/dˈɪstəns/
US/dˈɪstəns/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
dis - tance (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: distance
  • Plural: distance, distances
Verb
  • Base: distance
  • 3rd Person Singular: distances
  • Present Participle: distancing
  • Past: distanced
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
distances noun distancing verb distanced verb
Core family
distant adjective A2
Related words
distantly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
close adjective A1 closeness noun B2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

at a distance

1
/ˈæt ə dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

separated by some space

Not close; some space away.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • They watched the ceremony at a distance.
  • He admired her work at a distance.

go the distance

1
/ɡˈoʊ ðə dˈɪstəns/
idiom informal

continue until completion

To finish something you started, especially when it is hard.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • It was a tough race, but she went the distance.
  • He has the stamina to go the distance in this job.

in the distance

1
/ˈɪn ðə dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

far away but visible

Far away but able to be seen.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I saw a ship in the distance.
  • In the distance, mountains rose against the sky.

keep your distance

1
/kˈip jˈʊɹ dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

stay away from someone or something

Stay away from a person or thing, either physically or emotionally.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Please keep your distance from the fire.
  • Since their argument, he has kept his distance.

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