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in the distance vs From a distance

Both 'in the distance' and 'from a distance' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the distance' is used to describe something that is far away but still visible, while 'from a distance' is used to indicate the point of view or perspective from which something is seen.

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in the distance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is far away but still visible.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is located at a far distance but can still be seen or perceived.

Examples:

I saw a ship on the horizon in the distance.
The mountains looked blue in the distance.
A faint light was visible in the distance.
She could hear music playing in the distance.
The city skyline was visible in the distance.

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The meaning of IN THE DISTANCE is far away. How to use in the distance in a sentence.

Alternatives:

far away
far off
on the horizon
far in the distance
off in the distance

From a distance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the point of view or perspective from which something is seen.

This phrase is used to describe the distance from which something is observed or perceived.

Examples:

The building looked impressive from a distance.
From a distance, the figure appeared to be waving.
It's hard to see the details from a distance.
The landscape was breathtaking when viewed from a distance.
From a distance, the city lights sparkled.

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From a distance, it seems worse that it is.
From a distance the image appears larger and clearer.
From a distance, it looks like a semi-circle.
From a distance or with tenderness, with closeness?
From a distance they look somewhat like a skylight.
From a distance I saw the Castle that dominated the whole plain.
From a distance, they make a pretty freaky little group.
From a distance, it presents itself like so many other small towns all over the world...
From a distance, Caesar won't know if these belong to his army or Pompey's.
From a distance, though, it looked friendly.
From a distance, it'd be pretty easy to mistake him for Carnell Myles.
From a distance, the city looks as if they make science and invention their profession.
From a distance Pedro initially appeared to Leopoldina to be a perfect, well-educated gentleman, but the reality was very different.
"From a distance, I watched and realized..." that along with rare beauty comes constant scrutiny.
From a distance it has a sharp looking silhouette but its very soft when you come close.
From a distance Marcello sees Musetta, with whom he has argued but is still in love.
From a distance we saw that what was happening was the prelude to a scenario of repression and fascism.
From a distance you can only see a pile of rocks that form a pyramid over an arid plain.
From a distance it is very difficult to see these islands that are very "low", having a maximum height of 36 meters above sea level, and perhaps for this reason over the centuries have remained untouched.
From a distance from the other side of the canal, Henk had seen the police vehicle, but without being able to recognize the people who were entering or leaving.

Alternatives:

at a distance
observed from afar
seen from a distance
viewed from a distance
from afar

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