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    This document defines and provides examples of the word "distance" in multiple contexts: 1) Distance can refer to physical space, such as the one mile distance between a school and station. 2) It can also refer to emotional distance, as in keeping one's husband at a distance. 3) Examples are given showing distance used in common phrases like "at a distance" and as a verb to "distance oneself" from something.

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    This document defines and provides examples of the word "distance" in multiple contexts: 1) Distance can refer to physical space, such as the one mile distance between a school and station. 2) It can also refer to emotional distance, as in keeping one's husband at a distance. 3) Examples are given showing distance used in common phrases like "at a distance" and as a verb to "distance oneself" from something.

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    Basic Needs

    ['dist4ns]
    -s[-iz]
    Everyday Expressions
    n.
    The distance from the school to the station is one mile.
    1
    n.
    Mary keeps her husband at a distance.

    vt. distance oneself from sb


    The big black horse distanced itself from the others.

    distant

    Linguistic Skill
    Useful Phrases
    --- at a distance
    --- in the long distance
    --- keep sb.at a distance
    distance oneself from

    Communicating Clearly
    Street Talks
    At a distance of 30 years, Simba still doesnt forget his wife.
    A: Its really a great distance to school from your home.
    B: Yeah, Ive got used to that.
    I think you should distance yourself from Laura.
    Can you measure the distance between the house and the garage?

    Cultural Focus
    Transcripts

    Time, distance, nothing could separate them because they knew it


    was right.

    David: Oh, then youve been to them.


    Sabrina: No, but I saw the lights from a distance. Whats the
    occasion? Its too late for an engagement party.

    Proverbs
    A man without distant care must have sorrow.

    Friends agree best at a distance.

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