Definitions and Examples of distant, remote, faraway
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Far away in space or time; remote.
Example
The mountain range looked distant and majestic from the valley below.
Far away in space or time; distant.
Example
The village was located in a remote area, accessible only by a narrow dirt road.
Located at a great distance; remote.
Example
The faraway stars twinkled in the night sky, millions of light-years away.
Key Differences: distant vs remote vs faraway
- 1Distant and remote are interchangeable and refer to something that is far away in space or time.
- 2Faraway is a more poetic term that emphasizes the distance between two things.
Effective Usage of distant, remote, faraway
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe the distance between two objects or places.
- 2Time Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe the temporal distance between two events or periods.
- 3Creative Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of adjacent are distant, remote, and faraway. Use them to describe spatial and temporal relationships, and to create vivid descriptions in creative writing.
