Definitions
- Describing the distance between two places or objects. - Referring to the extent of separation between two points. - Talking about the degree of physical space between two things.
- Describing the distance between two places or objects. - Referring to the degree of separation between two points. - Talking about the extent of physical space between two things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the distance between two places or objects.
- 2Both words refer to the degree of separation between two points.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about physical space.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Farness is less commonly used than remoteness.
- 2Connotation: Farness is more neutral and objective, while remoteness can have a negative connotation of being isolated or hard to reach.
- 3Emphasis: Farness emphasizes the physical distance between two points, while remoteness can also imply a sense of cultural or social distance.
- 4Scope: Farness can be used to describe both short and long distances, while remoteness is typically used to describe longer distances.
Remember this!
Farness and remoteness are synonyms that describe the distance between two places or objects. While they share similarities in their meanings, there are differences in their usage, connotation, emphasis, scope, and etymology. Farness is a more neutral term that emphasizes physical distance, while remoteness can have a negative connotation and imply cultural or social distance.
