distance

noun: the length of the space between two points
- The distance between New York and Los Angeles is approximately 2,800 miles.
noun: a measurable time or space separating events or objects
- There is a considerable distance between the two meetings on the schedule.
verb: to become or make oneself emotionally or socially separated from someone or something
- After the argument, she needed to distance herself from the situation.
noun: the degree of separation or emotional disconnect between people
- After the argument, there was an uncomfortable distance between the friends.