Definitions and Examples of distant, faraway, remote
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Far away in space or time.
Example
The mountain range looked distant from where we stood.
Located at a great distance; remote in space or time.
Example
She gazed into the faraway horizon, lost in thought.
Far away from civilization or population centers.
Example
The cabin was located in a remote area, surrounded by dense forests.
Key Differences: distant vs faraway vs remote
- 1Distant describes something that is far away in space or time.
- 2Faraway describes something that is remote in space or time, often used to describe a dreamy or wistful state.
- 3Remote describes something that is far away from civilization or population centers.
Effective Usage of distant, faraway, remote
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe places that are far away from your current location.
- 2Geography: Use these antonyms to describe the distance between two places.
- 3Emotions: Use faraway to describe a dreamy or wistful state of mind.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of nearby are distant, faraway, and remote. Use these words to describe places that are far away from your current location, the distance between two places, or to convey a dreamy or wistful state of mind.
