Distance: English Vocabulary List

used to refer to a state or situation in which something is very close to being achieved

"She is within striking distance now."

"After months of training, the athlete is finally within striking distance of winning the gold medal."

a distance that is very short

"It is a stone's throw away."

"The beach is just a stone's throw from our hotel so we can walk there easily every day."

near one another

"We live cheek by jowl in this crowded city."

"In the crowded city the rich and poor live cheek by jowl in neighbouring apartments."

from one location to another location

"I just need a car to get from A to B."

"I do not care what car I drive as long as it gets me from A to B reliably."

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

"We found a lovely cabin off the beaten track."

"We discovered a lovely little caf� that is completely off the beaten track."

very near to one's home or current location

"The beach is right on our doorstep."

"The beautiful national park is right on our doorstep so we can go hiking whenever we want."

in a distance that is considerably small

"The target is within striking distance."

"With the enemy's fortress within striking distance, the commander ordered the final assault to commence."

used to refer to something that is very close to a particular person, place, or thing

"The shop is around the corner."

"Don't worry about the deadline; a solution is just around the corner, so let's stay optimistic."

at a reachable distance

"Help is at hand."

"With the emergency services alerted and medical supplies at hand, the injured hiker received immediate attention."

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

"The two horses ran neck and neck."

"The two runners were neck and neck as they approached the finish line of the race."

used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

"We have plenty of food on hand."

"There were plenty of security guards on hand to control the large crowd at the music festival."