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What Does Distances Mean?

Noun

  • The amount of space between two places or things.
  • How far away something is from another thing.

Distances — Full Explanation

Distances tell us how far apart two places are. For example, the distance from your school to your home.

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Distances Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
दूरी (doori)

doori

दूरी (doori)

doori

फासला (faasla)

faasla

kannada
ದೂರ

Duura

ದೂರಗಳು

DuuragaLu

ಅಂತರಗಳು

AntaragaLu

bengali
দূরত্ব (durôttô)

durôttô

দূরত্ব (durôttô)

durôttô

দূর (dūr)

dūr

spanish
distancias en español

dis-tan-cias

distancia corta en español

dis-tan-cia cor-ta

distancia larga en español

dis-tan-cia lar-ga

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Distances Antonyms

Distances in Sentences

  • The distances between the stars are very far.
  • We measured the distances from the school to the park.
  • Running helps us understand different distances.
  • The car can travel long distances quickly.
  • We can see how distances change on a map.

📖 Distances Story for Kids

Understanding Distances

Have you ever wondered about distances? Just like in a fun race, where you run from one tree to another, distances help us understand how far things are! Imagine walking to your friend's house or counting steps to the playground.

Each step shows us how far we go! Distances can be big or small, just like the size of a cookie or a dinosaur! So, the next time you play outside, think about how far you’ve traveled.

Every adventure is a new distance to explore! Isn’t that exciting? Keep measuring and discovering!

Frequently Asked Questions About Distances

What does 'distances' mean?
Distances refer to how far apart two places or things are from each other.
How do you pronounce 'distances'?
You pronounce 'distances' like this: dis-tuhn-siz.
What is the origin of the word 'distances'?
The word 'distances' comes from the Latin word 'distantia', which means 'being far away'.
What is the meaning of 'distances' in Hindi?
The word 'distances' in Hindi is 'दूरी' (Dūrī).

Facts & Quotes About Distances

Fact: The longest distance ever walked by a person is over 20,000 miles! That's like walking around the Earth!
Proverb: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. (This means every big task starts with a small action.)
Quote: "The journey is the destination." - Dan Eldon