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Distance The amount of time it takes to travel from one place to another. It can also refer to the emotional distance between two people. ■ I can't believe you live so far away! That means we have to plan our date night weeks in advance., Sometimes, it's better to keep a healthy emotional distance from your ex-girlfriend/boyfriend to avoid getting back together and making the same mistakes again.
binoculars Two small telescopes mounted side by side, used for observing objects from a distance. ■ "I forgot my binoculars at home and had to use my phone as a makeshift pair."
Circumference The distance around something, measured by laying a tape measure across it. ■ I accidentally ran into the circumference of my tire and now I have to get a new one.
distances The vast amount of time and effort required to accomplish something, often measured in units of distance. ■ "Wow, that test was so far away! I had to run 5 miles just to get there."
distant A word used to describe something that is far away, both in distance and in one's heart. ■ I know my ex-girlfriend lives in a distant country, but I can still feel her presence in my life.
farthing A small unit of distance or measurement, equivalent to one-sixteenth of a mile. ■ I'm only a short walk away, just around the farthing!
Furlong A very long distance, so far that it's impossible to see the end of it. ■ "I told my friend I was going for a run, and he said 'oh no, you're gonna furlong away'."
glimmer A faint, shimmering light or sparkle. ■ "I need to find my phone, it's just a glimmer in the distance."
Height The distance from the ground to the top of a person or object. ■ "I'm 5'7", but I feel like I'm reaching new heights every day!"
knuckle The part of the hand where you grip things. It's also a unit of measurement for distance or time. ■ "I need to knuckle down and finish this project before deadline."
leagues A very large distance or area, often used to describe something extremely far away. ■ John lives in a league from the nearest grocery store.
longitude The distance between two points on a sphere (such as Earth) measured along the meridian passing through one of those points. ■ "I'm so lost, I don't even know my longitude!"
meter A long, thin stick used for measuring or indicating distance or speed. ■ "I told my friend he was as slow as a meter, and he took it personally."
meters A unit of length used to measure the distance between two points, often used in science and engineering. ■ "I need this ruler to be exactly 1 meter long so I can accurately measure my cat's tail."
Mile A very long distance, usually measured in thousands of feet. ■ "Wow, that's a mile away!" exclaimed John, not realizing that a mile is actually only 5280 feet long.
mileage The amount of distance traveled by an object or person, usually measured in miles. ■ "I'm so proud of my car. It has over 200,000 mileage and still runs like a dream."
nearest The person or thing closest to you in both distance and affection. ■ "My nearest neighbor is also my best friend!"
pilgrim A person who travels a long distance to visit a sacred place or perform a religious ritual. ■ "I'm going on a pilgrimage to Mecca to see the Great Wall of Saudi Arabia."
quacks A group of ducks or geese, especially when seen from a distance. ■ "I saw a huge flock of quacks swimming in the pond."
radius The distance from the center of a pizza to its edge. ■ "I have a 10-inch radius, so I'm perfect for holding a whole pizza!"
reconvene To gather together again, often after a period of separation or distance. ■ After the pandemic forced everyone to work from home, the team reconvened in person for their annual retreat and had a blast!
separation The state of being separated from one's partner, family, or friends by a physical distance. ■ "I hate going to school because I have to spend hours apart from my best friend. It's like we're living in different worlds."
sniper A person who shoots arrows, darts or bullets from a distance with great accuracy. ■ "The sniper was so good at his job that he could hit a fly from 100 meters away!"
spectator A person who observes or witnesses an event, usually from a distance. ■ "I was just a spectator at the parade, but I couldn't help but cheer along with everyone else."
Sprint To run as fast as possible for a short distance, usually in a straight line or around a track. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't sprint in heels. It just doesn't work that way."
town A small, usually rural, community with its own government and infrastructure. ■ "I'm tired of driving to the big city every day. Can't we just move to a smaller town where everything is within walking distance?"
veil A thin layer of mist or fog that obscures objects in the distance. ■ I forgot my glasses, so I had to rely on the veil of my own memory to navigate the haze-filled streets.
Wavelengths The distance between two waves, especially in electromagnetic radiation or radio waves. ■ "She had to adjust her antenna because the wavelengths of her favorite radio station were too short for her location."
yardstick A long stick used as a measure of height, distance, or quantity. ■ "I need to find the yardstick to see how tall I am."
borderline adj. 3. Being extremely close to being able to do something, but not quite there yet. ■ "He's borderline fit enough to run a marathon, but he still struggles with long-distance running."
Breadth The distance between two objects or points, especially the width of something. However, in the context of humor, "breadth" can also refer to one's sense of humor or ability to appreciate jokes. ■ "I may have a short attention span, but my breadth is as wide as the Grand Canyon when it comes to bad puns."
cables A long, slender string of metal or plastic that is used to transmit data or power over a distance. Often associated with the internet and television. ■ "I'm so glad I have my own set of cables for my home office setup. Now I can finally stream my favorite TV shows without any buffering issues!"
Diameter The distance between two points on the surface of a circle that are perpendicular to each other and passing through the same point. Also used as an abbreviation for the measurement of a circular object. ■ "I told my friend the diameter of my pizza was 12 inches, but he didn't believe me because it was so big!"
Distancing The art of keeping a safe distance from others, especially when they're talking to you about something that you find boring or uninteresting. ■ "When my friend started telling me about their pet fish again, I had to start distancing myself from them. I just can't handle that level of monotony."
Earshot The distance from someone's ear to which a sound can be heard, especially by someone who is not directly in front of the source of the sound. ■ "I had to sit next to the bathroom all night because my friend's snoring was too loud to ignore. It was definitely earshot!"
fulcrum The pivot point around which something turns or rotates. A lever used to lift an object by applying force at a distance from it. ■ The politician's words were like a fulcrum, balancing on the edge of truth and falsehood.
halfway The point at which one has traveled exactly half the distance to their destination. Also known as "the halfway mark". ■ "I've made it halfway through this marathon, but I don't think I can keep up with the pace any longer."
heaps A large pile of something, often so enormous that it is difficult to see the top from a great distance. ■ "The tourist's heaps of souvenirs filled the entire suitcase and made it impossible for her to close her luggage."
howl An extremely loud and prolonged sound made by wolves or other large wild animals, typically used as a form of communication. ■ "I heard the pack howling in the distance, which was a relief because I had been lost in the forest for hours."
kilometers The distance you would travel if you walked backwards while holding a bag of potatoes with your feet. ■ "I'm not sure why I even tried to walk 10 kilometers carrying a bag of potatoes, but it was definitely worth it for the memes."
long An extremely elongated or stretched-out object, typically used to measure the distance between two points. ■ "I'm sorry, I must inform you that this room is far too long for my liking. I prefer a nice, snug space where I can stretch out and relax."
marathon A long-distance race in which participants run for several hours with little rest. ■ "I'm thinking of running a marathon. I don't know if I can handle it, but I want to prove that I can."
Measures A way of measuring the amount of something, often used to determine whether a task is complete. ■ I finished painting the house before I realized I needed more measures for the paint., A system of units used to express quantities such as time, distance, and weight. ■ "Inches" and "centimeters" are two different measures of length.
metric A unit of measurement for distance, volume, or weight that is based on a decimal system. ■ "I need to convert all my measurements from miles to meters because I'm going on vacation in Europe and they use metric units there."
Mil A unit of measurement used to determine the distance traveled by a single cow in one day. ■ John walked 5 miles to work, but he would have preferred to walk "a mile" every day with his favorite cow instead.
Miles A unit of measurement used to determine how far away something is. It's often used in jokes and puns to describe the distance between two points. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can only take you as far as miles will allow."
Mirage A mythical oasis that appears in the distance, but is actually just a shimmering illusion caused by the sun's rays bouncing off of the ground. ■ "I saw a mirage in the desert the other day. It was so convincing, I almost forgot I was in the middle of nowhere."
Parallel An imaginary line or plane that is similar in direction to another line, but at a different distance from it. ■ I have been practicing parallel parking for weeks, and now I can park my car in any spot without trouble.
Per A small unit of measurement for quantities such as time, distance, and weight. Also used as a prefix to indicate participation in something. ■ "I persevered through the difficult math problem, but it took me per-hour to finish.", "The perfect sandwich was only $5, but I had to wait in line for an hour just to get it.", "I'm not sure why he always insists on having his coffee made the per-cup way.", "I didn't want to be a party pooper, so I agreed to go along with their terrible plans for the day."
Reached To have arrived at a destination, especially after traveling over a great distance. ■ "I reached the summit of Mount Everest and it was like nothing I've ever experienced before."; "To have come to an end or completion, especially in a positive way." ■ "I reached the end of my studies and am now ready to take on the world!"; "To have succeeded in achieving something, especially after a long and difficult journey." ■ "I reached my goal of running a marathon, but I'm not sure how much longer I can keep this up.