Distant (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance; "distant villages"; "the sound of distant traffic"; "a distant sound"; "a distant telephone call".
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Meaning 2
Remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile"; "he was upstage with strangers".
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Examples
- She kept a distant tone with her coworkers, never really opening up to them.
- The famous actress was known for her distant demeanor, which only added to her allure.
- After the argument, he was distant with his partner, barely speaking to her for days.
- The distant smile on her face was a clear indication that she was uncomfortable in the situation.
- The billionaire was distant with the press, preferring to keep his personal life private.
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Meaning 3
Located far away spatially; "distant lands"; "remote stars".
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- The distant mountains were shrouded in mist, making them almost invisible to the naked eye.
- The astronauts were thrilled to be the first humans to set foot on the distant planet.
- The company has operations in several distant countries, including Australia and Japan.
- The lighthouse stood tall on the rocky coast, guiding ships safely past the treacherous waters of the distant shore.
- The ancient civilization was said to have originated in a distant land, far beyond the reaches of the known world.
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Meaning 4
Far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship; "a distant cousin"; "a remote relative"; "a distant likeness"; "considerations entirely removed (or remote) from politics".
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- The company's financial struggles were a distant memory after the successful merger.
- She was a distant cousin of the royal family, but had never met them in person.
- The two events were so unrelated that they seemed to be a distant likeness to each other.
- The tourists got lost in the woods because they had a distant understanding of the map.
- The problem of poverty was a distant consideration for the wealthy politician.
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Meaning 5
Separate or apart in time; "distant events"; "the remote past or future".
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