διάστημα — meaning in English

English meaning

• distance noun The amount of space between two points or places.
• interval noun A gap or space between two points, whether in time, distance, or a sequence.
• league noun A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
• space noun The vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies exist.
• while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

Senses

διάστημα is used for these senses in English:

• distance (military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
• interval A period of time.
• league A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.
• outer space A region outside of explored space.
• space A physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes for or to do something). [from 14thc.]
• while An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

distance — full definition

1. noun The amount of space between two points or places.
2. noun A lack of closeness or warmth between people; emotional separation.
3. verb To keep oneself apart from someone or something, especially to avoid association with it.

interval — full definition

1. noun A gap or space between two points, whether in time, distance, or a sequence.
2. noun British: a short break or intermission, especially during a play, concert, or sports match.
3. noun Music: the difference in pitch between two notes.

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