Definitions and Examples of far, distant, remote
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
At a great distance in space or time.
Example
The nearest gas station is too far to walk, so we'll have to drive there.
Existing or occurring at a distance.
Example
The mountain range looked distant from where we were standing.
Far away in space or time.
Example
The village was located in a remote area, accessible only by a narrow dirt road.
Key Differences: far vs distant vs remote
- 1Far describes a greater distance than near.
- 2Distant suggests a distance that is not close but not necessarily very far.
- 3Remote implies a distance that is far away and difficult to reach.
Effective Usage of far, distant, remote
- 1Giving Directions: Use far, distant, and remote to describe the distance between two places.
- 2Describing Locations: Use these antonyms to describe the location of an object or place.
- 3Comparing Distances: Use these words to compare distances between two or more objects or places.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of near are far, distant, and remote. These words describe the distance between two objects or places. Use these words to give directions, describe locations, and compare distances between two or more objects or places.
