# distance vs distant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### distance
*noun · IPA /ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/ · frequency rank #1,479*
An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

### distant
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɪstənt/ · frequency rank #5,212*
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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