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Distance Definition–noun | 1. | the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc. |
| 2. | the state or fact of being apart in space, as of one thing from another; remoteness. |
| 3. | a linear extent of space: Seven miles is a distance too great to walk in an hour. |
| 4. | an expanse; area: A vast distance of water surrounded the ship. |
| 5. | the interval between two points of time; an extent of time: His vacation period was a good distance away. |
| 6. | remoteness or difference in an
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y respect: Our philosophies are a long distance apart. |
| 7. | an amount of progress: We've come a long distance on the project. |
| 8. | a distant point, place, or region. |
| 9. | the distant part of a field of view: a tree in the distance. |
| 10. | absence of warmth; reserve: Their first meeting in several years was hampered by a certain distance between them. |
| 13. | Horse Racing. (in a heat race) the space measured back from the winning post that a horse must reach by the time the winner passes the winning post or be eliminated from subsequent heats. |
| 14. | Mathematics. the greatest lower bound of differences between points, one from each of two given sets. |
| 15. | Obsolete. disagreement or dissension; a quarrel. |
–verb (used with object) | 16. | to leave behind at a distance, as at a race; surpass. |
| 17. | to place at a distance. |
| 18. | to cause to appear distant. |
—Idioms| 19. | go the distance, | a. | (in horse racing) to be able to run well in a long race. |
| b. | Informal. to finish or complete something, esp. something difficult, challenging, or requiring sustained effort. |
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| 20. | keep at a distance, to treat coldly or in an unfriendly manner. |
| 21. | keep one's distance, to avoid becoming familiar or involved; remain cool or aloof. |
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Learning Definition–noun | 1. | knowledge acquired by systematic study in any field of scholarly application. |
| 2. | the act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill. |
| 3. | Psychology. the modification of behavior through practice, training, or experience. |
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