distance vs Distances.

Both 'distance' and 'distances' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Distance' is singular and refers to the measurement of how far apart two points are. 'Distances' is the plural form of 'distance' and is used when referring to multiple measurements of how far apart two or more points are.

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distance

Correct. 'Distance' is the singular form of the word and refers to the measurement of how far apart two points are.

Use 'distance' when referring to the measurement of how far apart two points are. It is a singular noun.

Examples:

The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 2,451 miles.
She measured the distance from her house to the park.

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Alternatives:

length
space
interval
span
range

Distances.

Correct. 'Distances' is the plural form of 'distance' and is used when referring to multiple measurements of how far apart two or more points are.

Use 'distances' when referring to multiple measurements of how far apart two or more points are. It is the plural form of 'distance'.

Examples:

The distances between the cities were all different.
She calculated the distances between the stars.

Alternatives:

lengths
spaces
intervals
spans
ranges

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