Shouting distance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Shouting distance

Shouting distance (noun)

  1. a short distance, easy reach —usually used with within

Shouting distance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small distance or degree

    "he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history"

    similar: ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, step, stone's throw
    related: bit, crumb, dab, iota, jot, minim, mite, particle, smidgen, trace, trifle
    opposite: country mile, long haul, mile
    near: infinity, light-year

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shouting distance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shouting distance:

ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, step, stone's throw

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Shouting distance

Words with the opposite meaning of Shouting distance:

country mile, long haul, mile

Related Words for Shouting distance

bit, crumb, dab, iota, jot, minim, mite, particle, smidgen, trace, trifle

Near Antonyms of Shouting distance

infinity, light-year

Origin & Etymology of Shouting distance

First known use: 1930

Frequently Asked Questions about Shouting distance

What does "Shouting distance" mean?

"Shouting distance" means a short distance, easy reach —usually used with within. As a noun, it is defined as: a short distance, easy reach —usually used with within.

What is another word for "Shouting distance"?

Other words for "Shouting distance" include ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck and step. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shouting distance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shouting distance"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shouting distance". Common alternatives include ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, step and stone's throw.

What is the opposite of "Shouting distance"?

Antonyms of "Shouting distance" include country mile, long haul and mile. Near antonyms include infinity and light-year.

How do you use "Shouting distance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shouting distance" in a sentence: "he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history".

Is "Shouting distance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shouting distance" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Shouting distance"?

First known use: 1930.

What is another word for "Shouting distance" meaning "a very small distance or degree"?

When "Shouting distance" (noun) means a very small distance or degree, synonyms include ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, hop, skip, and jump and inch. Opposites in this sense include country mile, long haul and mile.