distance
[ dis-tuhns ]
/ ˈdɪs təns /
noun
verb (used with object), dis·tanced, dis·tanc·ing.
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dis·tance·less, adjectiveWords nearby distance
British Dictionary definitions for keep one's distance
distance
/ (ˈdɪstəns) /
noun
verb (tr)
Medical definitions for keep one's distance
distance
[ dĭs′təns ]
n.
The extent of space between two objects or places; an intervening space.
Idioms and Phrases with keep one's distance (1 of 2)
keep one's distance
Stay away; also, remain emotionally remote. For example, It's wise to keep one's distance from any wild animal, or Since the family argued with him, Harry's been keeping his distance. [Late 1500s]
Idioms and Phrases with keep one's distance (2 of 2)
distance
see go the distance; keep one's distance; spitting distance.