Definitions and Examples of distant, faraway, remote
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 where we stood.
Located at a great distance; remote.
Example
The faraway stars twinkled in the night sky.
Far away in space or time; distant.
Example
The village was located in a remote area, accessible only by a narrow dirt road.
Key Differences: distant vs faraway vs remote
- 1Distant and faraway are similar in meaning and describe a location that is far from the speaker or the central point of reference.
- 2Remote is a complementary antonym that emphasizes the isolation or difficulty of access to a location.
Effective Usage of distant, faraway, remote
- 1Geography: Use these antonyms to describe the location of places, landmarks, and natural features.
- 2Travel: Incorporate these antonyms in travel-related conversations to discuss destinations and routes.
- 3Storytelling: Utilize these antonyms in narratives to create vivid descriptions of settings and locations.
📌
Remember this!
The antonyms of surrounding are distant, faraway, and remote. Use distant and faraway to describe a location that is far from the speaker or the central point of reference. Use remote to emphasize the isolation or difficulty of access to a location. These antonyms can be used in geography, travel, and storytelling contexts.
