062. Distance, Dimensions and Size
a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction
the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth
a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards
a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches
a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters
a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters
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at a distance in space or time
not far from a place
used to refer to something that is very close to a particular person, place, or thing
The origin of the idiom "around the corner" can be traced back to the concept of turning a corner while navigating through streets or pathways. In literal terms, when one turns a corner, they immediately encounter what lies ahead. Figuratively, this concept evolved to represent something that is physically close.
at or toward a higher level or position
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at or toward a lower level or position
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in a manner that conveys the minimum amount or number needed
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to the highest degree
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(of two points) having an above-average distance between them
a passage that we use to get to a place or reach to a point
the distance of something from side to side
the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is
the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone
the distance below the top surface of something
the section of a swimming pool where the water is at its deepest point
(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height
having greater than average height
having a relatively great vertical extent
used to indicate a significant distance or range, often between points or objects
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at a great distance or elevation from the ground or a reference point
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at or to a significant depth
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above average in size or extent
below average in physical size
having a long distance between opposite sides
having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together
very large in size
extremely large in physical dimensions
extremely small
extremely large in size
having a limited distance between opposite sides
having a large length from side to side
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