Meaning of long-distance | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Over a great length or distance.
2. Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.
3. Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

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Examples

“He is a long-distance runner.”

“In the short to medium term, there appears to be no practical alternative to petroleum-based traction power. An electric long-distance lorry is like⟳ a concrete air balloon - its weight in batteries exceeds its carrying capacity.”

“To better help⟳ you in your quest, we asked multiple podiatrists and seasoned long-distance walkers exactly what to look⟳ for when selecting the best walking shoes.”

“The hotel does not allow⟳ for long-distance phone calls.”

“They are in a long-distance relationship.”

“Long-distance lovers are often not too sure just what they are feeling. Worse, they are often not too sure what their absent playmates want⟳ them to be feeling.”

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