Distance meaning : The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. Length or interval of time. The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities. Remoteness of place; a remote place. Remoteness in succession or relation. A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse. The entire amount of progress to an objective. A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance. The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness. The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat. To move away (from) someone or something. To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.