Pronunciation: /lɔŋ ˈdɪstəns/
noun a measurement of how far apart objects are
A1 I miss my family who lives in a long distance.
A2 We communicate through long distance calls.
B1 Long distance relationships can be challenging but rewarding.
B2 They decided to move closer to each other to end the long distance between them.
C1 The company specializes in providing long distance transportation services.
C2 The long distance between the two cities required a flight rather than driving.
adjective measuring a great distance
A1 My friend and I talk on the phone every day even though we are in a long distance friendship.
A2 I sent a postcard to my pen pal who lives in another country, we have a long distance correspondence.
B1 My sister is in a long distance relationship with her boyfriend who lives in a different state.
B2 Despite the long distance between us, my best friend and I make sure to visit each other at least once a year.
C1 The company has offices in multiple countries, so they often have long distance conference calls to coordinate projects.
C2 As a pilot, I frequently fly long distance routes across continents, which can be physically exhausting.
formal Long distance relationships require strong communication skills and trust.
informal Being in a long distance relationship is tough, but worth it if you're with the right person.
slang I can't do the whole long distance thing, it's too much for me.
figurative The long distance between us was not just physical, but emotional as well.
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