at a distance

prepositional phrase

In a remote or distant position.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative from a distance

  1. literallyIn a remote or distant position.
  2. figurativelyAt a level of detachment or separation.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
at bay
Cite this entry
APA

at a distance. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20distance

MLA

“at a distance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20distance. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at a distance,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20distance.

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