1. plural of distance; amounts of space between two points or things
2. remote or far-off places; areas that are far away

1. third person singular present of distance; separates oneself from someone or something

Examples

• The map shows the distances between major cities.
• Long distances make it difficult to visit family regularly.
• She measured the distances carefully before placing the furniture.
• The athlete trains by running various distances each day.
• He distances himself from controversial topics at work.
• The company distances itself from the scandal.
• We could see mountains in the far distances.