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(satellite adjective) far distant in space; "distant lands"; "remote stars"; "a remote outpost of civilization"; "a hideaway far removed from towns and cities" |
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Synonyms: remote, removed |
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(satellite adjective) far distant in time; "distant events"; "the remote past or future"; "a civilization ten centuries removed from modern times" |
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Synonyms: remote, removed |
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(adjective) separated in space or time or coming from or going to a distance; "the distant past"; "distant villages"; "the sound of distant traffic"; "a distant sound"; "a distant telephone call" |
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Antonyms: close |
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(adjective) far apart in relevance or relationship; "a distant cousin"; "a distant likeness" |
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Antonyms: close |
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(satellite adjective) remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile" |
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Synonyms: aloof |
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