Definitions and Examples of open, far, distant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not closed or blocked up; allowing access, passage, or air.
Example
The door was open so we walked right in.
At or to a great distance in space or time.
Example
The nearest gas station is too far to walk.
Far away in space or time.
Example
The mountain range looked distant from where we stood.
Key Differences: open vs far vs distant
- 1Open refers to something that is not closed or blocked up.
- 2Far refers to something that is at a great distance in space or time.
- 3Distant refers to something that is far away in space or time.
Effective Usage of open, far, distant
- 1Directions: Use far to describe a location that is not close by.
- 2Accessibility: Use open to describe something that is not closed or blocked.
- 3Relationships: Use distant to describe a relationship that is not close or intimate.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Open refers to something that is not closed or blocked up, far refers to something that is at a great distance in space or time, and distant refers to something that is far away in space or time. Use these words to give directions, describe accessibility, and relationships.