B1 — Intermediatenoun
lontananza
distance, farness
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
distanzaseparazioneallontanamentoassenza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vicinanzaprossimitàintimitàpresenza
Usage note
'Lontananza' = distance (emotional or physical, often poetic). 'Distanza' = distance (measurable). 'Separazione' = separation. 'Vicinanza' = nearness (opposite). 'Prossimità' = proximity.
Example
"La lontananza rende il cuore più affettuoso."
"Distance makes the heart grow fonder."
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