Distant synonyms
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(Computing, not comparable) Outside the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
Not separate or separable; not clearly marked off; not plainly defined
Separated by space
aloof (related)
Distant in sympathy, interest, etc.; reserved and cool
nearby (antonym)
Located a short distance away; close at hand.
hot (related)
Close to a successful solution or conclusion:
next (antonym)
The definition of next is just before or after.
Distant in space, time, or nature; remote.
Extending over a wide area
Removed in space from the speaker
Feeling cold, often to the point of shivering.
(Informal) standoffish
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Not demonstrative; giving little outward expression of feeling; restrained; reserved
more distant (related)
far-distant (related)
far-away (related)
distantly (related)
Having no rival or equal; unmatched
stretching to
Removed in space from the speaker
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packed (antonym)
(Informal) Filled with. Often used in combination:
(Following the noun modified) At a specified distance in space, time, or figuratively.
uncordial
Removed in space from the speaker
Not friendly or kind
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neighboring (antonym)
Alternative spelling of neighbouring.
Moderately cold; chilly:
Having a restrained, quiet, or understated quality
The definition of standoffish is a detached or reserved person.
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Characterized by reserve or a lack of expression:
time (related)
A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence proceeding from the past through the present to the future.
attitude (related)
Not friendly, sociable, or warm in manner
indifferent (related)
Not really good; rather poor or bad
The definition of far-off is something remote or distant.
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far-back
Removed in space from the speaker
Hidden away; secluded:
(Archaic) Not on target; in error.
not at home
Removed in space from the speaker
Distant in time, place, degree, etc.
Relatively remote from some central location.
Being at an indicated distance, usually within sight:
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Removed or separated (from something)
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient
Not proceeding straight to the point or object.
beyond the horizon
Removed in space from the speaker
wide of
Removed in space from the speaker
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at-arm-s-length
Removed in space from the speaker
Desolate; forlorn
out of range
Removed in space from the speaker
Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
out of earshot
Removed in space from the speaker
(Idiomatic, colloquial) Drunk.
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in the background
Removed in space from the speaker
in the distance
Removed in space from the speaker
Of or for one only; not shared or held in common
wide apart
Separated by space
at a distance
Separated by space
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Loosely distributed; strewn:
Separated by space
Spread out or dispersed; not concentrated
Differing from all others; unusual:
Thinly spread or distributed; not dense or crowded
sparely sown
Separated by space
Crossing or spanning the Atlantic
transpacific
Crossing or spanning the Pacific
transmarine
Crossing a sea
Beyond the sea.
Of the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal supremacy or the former Church party advocating it
excentric
Marked by calm self-control:
near (antonym)
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original:
kind (antonym)
Having or showing a friendly, generous, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature.
sympathetic (antonym)
The definition of sympathetic is feeling compassion for someone or a situation, or connected by a mutual feeling or passion.
close (antonym)
Oppressively warm and stuffy
desolate (related)
Not congenial or compatible
Find another word for distant. In this page you can discover 91 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for distant, like: far, indistinct, asunder, aloof, nearby, hot, jammed, next, removed, far-flung and afar.