long-distance

B2
US /ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/
adj Freq #14541

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    covering a long distance

    a long-distance runner

  2. 2
    adj

    of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

    a long-distance call

  3. 3
    adj

    Over a great length or distance.

    He is a long-distance runner.

  4. 4
    adj

    Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.

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

  5. 5
    adj

    Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

    They are in a long-distance relationship.

Thesaurus

Opposites
short-distance

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