Basic Details
Word: Distance
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The amount of space between two places or points.
Synonyms: Length, gap, space
Antonyms: Closeness, proximity
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your distance: To stay away from someone or something. Example: "During the storm, we were advised to keep our distance from the cliffs."
- Out of sight, out of mind: If someone or something is far away, it is easy to forget about them. Example: "He moved to another country, and now it's true what they say: out of sight, out of mind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The distance between London and Edinburgh is over 400 miles.
Example 2: She could see the mountains in the distance, covered in snow.
Example 3: They travelled a great distance to reach the beautiful beach.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of distance is not just physical? In mathematics, distance can also refer to the 'distance' between numbers on a number line, helping us understand how far apart they are!
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "distance" mean?
a) A type of music
b) The amount of space between two places
c) A kind of food
d) A measure of time
Answer: b) The amount of space between two places
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distance"?
a) Length
b) Speed
c) Colour
d) Noise
Answer: a) Length
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "distance"?
a) Gap
b) Proximity
c) Space
d) Length
Answer: b) Proximity
4. Which sentence uses "distance" correctly?
a) The distance of the music was high.
b) I measured the distance from my house to the school.
c) The distance can jump very far.
d) The distance was very colourful.
Answer: b) I measured the distance from my house to the school.
5. What does "keep your distance" mean?
a) To stay far away from someone
b) To get closer to someone
c) To make friends
d) To share something
Answer: a) To stay far away from someone
