distance
/ˈdɪstəns/
dis · tance
ˈdɪs · təns
English Definition
n. space between two points
Significado en Español
distancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
The distance between cities is large.
城市间距离很远。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(separate)+stance(stand)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “distance”:
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A
proximity
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B
length
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C
speed
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D
direction
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B — length.
“distance” means n. space between two points
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ between the two towns is about fifty miles.
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A
friendship
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B
distance
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C
agreement
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D
silence
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B — distance.
“distance” means n. space between two points
Common questions about “distance”
What does “distance” mean?
distance — n. space between two points. In Chinese: 距离，间隔.
How do you pronounce “distance”?
distance is pronounced /ˈdɪstəns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tance.
How do you use “distance” in a sentence?
The distance between cities is large. (城市间距离很远。)
What are synonyms for “distance”?
gap, span — all close in meaning to distance (n. space between two points).
Is “distance” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. distance appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “distance”?
dis(separate)+stance(stand)
