Distant

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

far away in space or time

Example Sentences

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

They could see the distant mountains from their home.

Example Expressions

distant relative

Synonyms

far, remote, faraway, far-off, detached, aloof

Entry 1

far, remote, faraway, far-off

Entry 2

far, remote, faraway, detached, aloof

Antonyms

near, close, nearby, adjacent, friendly

Entry 1

near, close, nearby, adjacent

Entry 2

near, close, friendly

Collocations

distant past, distant future, distant relative, distant land, distant memory

Entry 1

distant past, distant future, distant relative

Entry 2

distant land, distant memory, distant future, distant relative