Definitions and Examples of distant, remote, faraway
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Far away in space or time; not near.
Example
The mountain range looked distant from where we stood.
Far away in space or time; distant.
Example
The village was located in a remote area, accessible only by a narrow road.
Located at a great distance; remote in time or space.
Example
He dreamed of traveling to faraway lands and exploring new cultures.
Key Differences: distant vs remote vs faraway
- 1Distant refers to something that is far away in space or time.
- 2Remote implies a greater degree of separation or inaccessibility than distant.
- 3Faraway describes something that is located at a great distance, either in space or time.
Effective Usage of distant, remote, faraway
- 1Geography: Use these antonyms to describe the location of places, landmarks, or objects.
- 2Relationships: Incorporate these antonyms to describe the emotional distance between people or groups.
- 3Time: Utilize these antonyms to describe the temporal distance between events, eras, or historical periods.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of proximate are distant, remote, and faraway. These antonyms describe the opposite of being close or nearby. Use them to describe the location of places, landmarks, or objects, the emotional distance between people or groups, and the temporal distance between events, eras, or historical periods.
