8.2.6 Distance

Use this domain for words referring to the distance between two things.

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8.2.2 Long
  • What words refer to the distance between two things?
    distance, how far, span, as the crow flies,
  • What words indicate the distance between two places?
    from, away, off, apart, away from
  • What words refer to the distance something can move?
    range, reach (n), extent,
  • What words indicate that something (like an area or road) continues for some distance?
    extend, stretch, go on, continue, spread
  • What question words ask for the distance between two things?

    • 8.2.6.1 Far

    Use this domain for words indicating that something is far from something else.

    Related domains: 
    8.2.2 Long
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    83E At, Beside, Near, Far x
  • What words indicate that something is far from something else?
    far, far away, far off, afar, far afield, far and wide, a far cry from, far apart, far removed, distant, be distant, a long distance, in the distance, some distance, a good distance, a ways, way off, a long way (off), a long ways away, a fair way, quite a ways, nowhere near, miles (away), yonder, wide of, clear off, all over, asunder, at arm's length, on the horizon, the ends of the earth, uttermost parts of the earth
  • What words describe something that is far?
    distant, remote, faraway, out of the way, long-distance, far-flung
  • What words refer to how far something is?
    distance, how far
  • What words indicate that something is far enough so that you cannot do something?
    too far, out of sight, out of range, beyond reach, out of reach, out of hearing
  • What words refer to moving away from someone or something?
    go away, recede
  • What words refer to moving away from a person or vehicle behind you?
    leave behind, leave in the dust
  • What words refer to staying far from something?
    not go near, not come near, stay away from, keep away from, keep your distance, keep off, stay back, keep back, remain at a distance, stand off, stand aloof, steer clear of, stand clear of
  • What words refer to a long distance?
    long distance, long haul, long range, a fur piece
  • What words describe a place that is far away from where most people go?
    remote, isolated, out of the way, off the beaten track, secluded, miles from anywhere, in the middle of nowhere, way out, backwater, backcountry, boondocks, boonies, hicks, out in the sticks
  • What words indicate that something is farther than something else?
    farther, further, beyond, past, on the other side of, farthest, furthest, extreme, in the offing, background

    • 8.2.6.2 Near

    Use this domain for words indicating that something is near something else.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    83E At, Beside, Near, Far x
  • What words indicate that something is near something else?
    near, nearby, close, close to, close by, not far, practically on top of, a short distance, locally, in the vicinity, nigh, around, a stone's throw, in the neighborhood
  • What words describe something that is near?
    nearby, nearest, the next, neighboring, local, surrounding
  • What words refer to how near something is?
    nearness, closeness, proximity
  • What words indicate that something is near enough so that you can do something?
    near enough, close enough, within walking distance, within reach, within range, convenient, handy, be close at hand, around the corner, close up, up close, at close quarters, at close range, right under your nose
  • What words refer to moving nearer to someone or something?
    approach, get near, get nearer, near (v), draw near, get close, get closer, close in on, get as close as possible
  • What words refer to moving nearer to a person or vehicle in front of you?
    catch up, be gaining on, be closing on
  • What words refer to staying near something?
    stay close, keep close, hug, cling to
  • What words indicate that something is nearer than something else?
    nearer, closer, before, on this side of, nearest, closest

    • 8.2.6.3 High

    Use this domain for words that express the idea that something is high.

    Related domains: 
    8.2.2.2 Tall
    7.2.2.4 Move up
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    81B High, Low, Deep
  • What words describe something that is high?
    high, lofty, upper, alpine, topmost,
  • What words describe something that is very high?
    soaring,
  • What words indicate that something is high in the air?
    be high up, high above, far above, way up there, sky-high, up in the air, be aloft,
  • What words refer to becoming high?
    rise, soar,
  • What words refer to making something high?
    heighten, raise,
  • What words describe something that has been made high?
    heightened, raised,
  • What words describe a surface that is higher than the area around it?
    raised, elevated,
  • What words refer to being higher than another thing?
    higher, highest,
  • What words refer to how high something is?
    height, altitude, level, elevation,
  • What words indicate how high something is?
    (100 meters) high, be (100 meters) in height,
  • What words refer to being afraid of being in a high place?
    fear of heights, vertigo,

    • 8.2.6.4 Low

    Use this domain for words indicating that something is low--in the air but not high above the ground.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    81B High, Low, Deep
  • What words describe something that is low?
    low,
  • What words describe something that is very low?
    hugging the ground, down low, way down,
  • What words indicate that something is low?
    be low, down,
  • What words refer to becoming low?
    fall,
  • What words refer to making something low?
    lower,
  • What words describe something that has been made low?
    lowered,
  • What words describe a surface that is lower than the area around it?
    low-lying, depressed, depression,
  • What words refer to being lower than another thing?
    lower, lowest,

    • 8.2.6.5 Deep, shallow

    Use this domain for words related to being deep or shallow--how far something such as a hole extends below the ground or other surface, or how far something is below the surface of the water.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    81B High, Low, Deep
  • What words describe something that is deep?
    deep, deeply, deep-seated, in the depths, deep down,
  • What words describe something that is very deep?
    bottomless,
  • What words describe how deep something is for a person?
    knee-deep, waist-deep, over your head, out of your depth,
  • What words refer to a deep place?
    the depths, channel, trench, gulf, abyss,
  • What words refer to something becoming deep?
    deepen, get deeper,
  • What words refer to making something deep?
    deepen, dredge, dig out,
  • What words refer to being deeper than another thing?
    deeper, deepest,
  • What words refer to how deep something is?
    depth,
  • What words indicate how deep something is?
    how deep, be (ten feet) deep, (ten feet) in depth, at a depth of (ten feet), plunge (ten feet),
  • What words refer to measuring how deep something is?
    take a sounding, plumb,
  • What instruments are used to measure how deep something is?
    plumb line,
  • What words refer to a unit of depth?
    fathom,
  • What words describe something that is shallow?
    shallow, not deep, skin-deep, superficial, surface,
  • What words refer to a shallow place?
    shallows, shoal,