Grammar fix
short distance
not far
A small amount of space between two places or things; not far to travel or move.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The supermarket is only a short distance from my house.
I prefer to cycle to work because it’s only a short distance from my apartment, so it’s quick and convenient.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's a short distance from here by walk.
Say: It's a short distance from here on foot.
'On foot' or 'a short walk', never 'by walk'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural and compact; the formal version over-explains.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a short distance from
- away
- from
- walk
- within