distance

• Substantiv, das die räumliche Entfernung zwischen zwei Punkten, Orten oder Objekten bezeichnet, oft gemessen in Einheiten wie Metern oder Meilen; auch der Abstand im übertragenen Sinne, z. B. emotional oder zeitlich.

A noun referring to the amount of space between two points, places, or objects, often measured in units such as meters or miles.

1. Physical space between pointsA1formal

   The amount of space between two places or objects.

   Entfernung

   • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
   • She measured the distance from the door to the window.
   • We walked a short distance before stopping.

   Synonymeextentgapintervallengthremoveseparationspacespanstretch

2. Emotional or social separationB2formal

   A state of being far apart in relationship, feeling, or attitude.

   Distanz

   • There was a growing distance between the old friends.
   • He kept his distance from the heated argument.
   • The distance in their relationship became apparent over time.

   Synonymealoofnesscoldnessdetachmentremotenessreservestandoffishness

   Antonymeaffinityclosenessfamiliarityintimacyproximity

3. Time intervalB1formal

   A period of time separating two events.

   Zeitabstand

   • There is a distance of ten years between their births.
   • The distance between the two concerts was only a week.
   • We can see the distance in time between the two historical events.

   Synonymegapintervallapseperiodspanstretch

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich emotional oder körperlich von jemandem oder etwas zu trennen oder einen Abstand bzw. ein Intervall zu schaffen.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating oneself emotionally or physically from someone or something, or to create a gap or interval.

1. Separate physicallyB2formal

   To make or keep someone or something at a physical distance.

   körperlich distanzieren

   • She distanced herself from the crowd to think.
   • The police distanced the protesters from the building.
   • He distanced his chair from the table to stretch his legs.

   Synonymedetachisolatekeep apartremovesegregateseparateset apart

   Antonymeapproachattractconnectjoinnearunite

2. Emotionally detachB2formal

   To create emotional or psychological separation from someone or something.

   Sich emotional distanzieren

   • He distanced himself from his family after the argument.
   • She tried to distance her feelings from the stressful situation.
   • The politician distanced himself from the controversial statement.

   Synonymedetachdisconnectdisengagedissociateisolateseparatewithdraw

   Antonymeallyattachbondconnectunite