Distant synonyms

dĭs'tənt

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far
(Computing, not comparable) Outside the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
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indistinct
Not separate or separable; not clearly marked off; not plainly defined
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asunder
Separated by space
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aloof (related)
Distant in sympathy, interest, etc.; reserved and cool
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jammed (antonym)
Of or pertaining to something which is stuck.
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hot (related)
Close to a successful solution or conclusion:
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nearby (antonym)
Located a short distance away; close at hand.
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unfriendly
Not friendly or kind
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next (antonym)
The definition of next is just before or after.
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removed
Distant in space, time, or nature; remote.
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far-flung
Extending over a wide area
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afar
Removed in space from the speaker
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adjacent (antonym)
Laying near or close by, but not necessarily connected. See also adjoining.
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chilly
Feeling cold, often to the point of shivering.
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offish
(Informal) standoffish
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undemonstrative
Not demonstrative; giving little outward expression of feeling; restrained; reserved
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more distant (related)
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far-distant (related)
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far-away (related)
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distantly (related)
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unapproachable
Having no rival or equal; unmatched
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stretching to
Removed in space from the speaker
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packed (antonym)
(Informal) Filled with. Often used in combination:
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away
(Following the noun modified) At a specified distance in space, time, or figuratively.
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cold
Distant; said, in the game of hunting for some object, of a seeker remote from the thing concealed. Compare warm and hot.
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isolated
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.
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uncordial
Removed in space from the speaker
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warm (antonym)
(Archaic) Ardent, zealous.
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neighboring (antonym)
Alternative spelling of neighbouring.
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chill
Moderately cold; chilly:
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reserved
(Not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
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reticent
Having a restrained, quiet, or understated quality
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solitary
Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal.
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standoffish
The definition of standoffish is a detached or reserved person.
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uncommunicative
Characterized by reserve or a lack of expression:
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time (related)
A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence proceeding from the past through the present to the future.
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attitude (related)
Not friendly, sociable, or warm in manner
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upstage
At the rear of a stage.
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indifferent (related)
Not really good; rather poor or bad
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separated (related)
(Of spouses) estranged; living apart but not divorced.
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far-off
The definition of far-off is something remote or distant.
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far-back
Removed in space from the speaker
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remote
Hidden away; secluded:
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abroad
(Archaic) Not on target; in error.
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not at home
Removed in space from the speaker
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faraway
Distant in time, place, degree, etc.
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yonder
Being at an indicated distance, usually within sight:
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backwoods
Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.
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abstracted
Removed or separated (from something)
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inaccessible
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient
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indirect
Not proceeding straight to the point or object.
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beyond the horizon
Removed in space from the speaker
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wide of
Removed in space from the speaker
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at-arm-s-length
Removed in space from the speaker
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godforsaken
Desolate; forlorn
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out of range
Removed in space from the speaker
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out-of-reach
Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
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out of earshot
Removed in space from the speaker
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out of sight
(Idiomatic, colloquial) Drunk.
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in the background
Removed in space from the speaker
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in the distance
Removed in space from the speaker
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separate
Of or for one only; not shared or held in common
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wide apart
Separated by space
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farther
Far
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further
Comparative form of far: more far; of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.
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at a distance
Separated by space
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scattered
Loosely distributed; strewn:
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dispersed
Separated by space
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diffuse
Spread out or dispersed; not concentrated
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different
Differing from all others; unusual:
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sparse
Thinly spread or distributed; not dense or crowded
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sparely sown
Separated by space
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transatlantic
Crossing or spanning the Atlantic
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transpacific
Crossing or spanning the Pacific
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transmarine
Crossing a sea
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ultramarine
Beyond the sea.
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ultramontane
Of the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal supremacy or the former Church party advocating it
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antipodal
On opposite sides of the globe
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excentric
Eccentric
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cool
Marked by calm self-control:
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near (antonym)
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original:
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kind (antonym)
Having or showing a friendly, generous, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature.
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sympathetic (antonym)
The definition of sympathetic is feeling compassion for someone or a situation, or connected by a mutual feeling or passion.
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close (antonym)
Oppressively warm and stuffy
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desolate (related)
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friendly (antonym)
(Number theory) Being or relating to two or more natural numbers with a common abundancy.
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Distant Sentence Examples

  • He stopped and gazed off at the distant hills.

  • He froze at the distant voice in his head.

  • If it did it was only as a pleasant memory of the distant past.

  • The distant sky showed signs of growing lighter.

  • He was distant, even cool towards her.

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