What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
distant
Example
The city is too distant for us to walk. [distant: adjective]
Example
Although they were siblings, they had a distant relationship. [distant: adjective]
Example
The event took place in a distant era. [distant: adjective]
remote
Example
The village is located in a remote area of the mountains. [remote: adjective]
Example
We had to travel through remote forests to reach the campsite. [remote: adjective]
Example
The chances of winning the lottery are remote. [remote: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Distant is more commonly used than remote in everyday language. Distant is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while remote is less common and has a more specific usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between distant and remote?
Both distant and remote are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
