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distance(2) (iou)



distance verb. L16.
[from the noun.]
verb trans. Place far off or not very near; separate by a space; dissociate (from). L16.
T. Fuller The friendly Sea conveniently distanced from London. L. P. Hartley She had..interests outside his range, interests which..distanced her from him.
verb trans. Leave far behind in a race etc.; outstrip (lit. & fig.). M17.
b. Horse-racing. Beat by a distance (see DISTANCE noun 5d). L17.
c. Keep far off from. Now rare or obsolete. E18.
verb trans. Make to seem far off. L17.