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Measure the distance from the desk to the door.
What does Distance mean?
Distance means the space between two things.
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The amount of space between two places, people, or things.
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The distance between the towns is ten kilometres.
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What does distance mean?
Distance means the space between two things.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to distance?
The choice "space" is closest in meaning because distance means the space between two things.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for distance?
The choice "closeness" is a strong contrast because distance means the space between two things.
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MeaningDistance means the space between two things.
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closenessBeing near.
nearnessA short distance away.
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