Distance and Gap

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Distance noun - The space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects.

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Gap is a synonym for distance in interval topic. In some cases you can use "Gap" instead a noun "Distance", when it comes to topics like size, space.

Gap noun - An open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge).

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Distance is a synonym for gap in size topic. You can use "Distance" instead a noun "Gap".

Nearby Words: gape, gapped, gaping, gapping

long	long distance	long gap
exact	exact distance	exact gap
short	short distance	short gap
certain	certain distance	certain gap
Other adjectives: considerable, visible, small, actual, entire, massive, large, big, enormous, huge, little, slight, social, further, significant, vast, growing, maximum, wide, bigger, longest, longer, shorter.

The German Second Infantry Army will move the shortest distance, fortifying the gap between the Dnepr and Don rivers.

Source: World War II / War In Europe And Africa
In the Southern 500, Jarrett won with a gap of 14 laps or 19.25 miles, the largest distance-based gap in NASCAR history.

Source: Curb Stomp Battle / Sports
Even at a distance you're still not safe as he can close the gap with his running powerbomb.

Source: Instant Death Radius

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