What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
width
Example
The width of the table is 3 feet. [width: noun]
Example
She measured the width of the room to see if the furniture would fit. [width: noun]
distance
Example
The distance between New York and Los Angeles is over 2,000 miles. [distance: noun]
Example
We walked a long distance to get to the top of the mountain. [distance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Distance is more commonly used than width in everyday language. Distance is a versatile word that can be used in a wide range of contexts, while width is more limited in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between width and distance?
Both width and distance are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
