Distance

"Distance" in Swedish

avstånd

((countable, uncountable) amount of space between points)

distans

((countable, uncountable) amount of space between points)

avlägsna sig

(to set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something)

distansera sig

(to set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something)

Further vs Farther: Distance vs Degree

Choose farther for physical distance and further for abstract extension, with modern usage notes.

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