distant
Meaning
The term "distant" describes something that is far away in space or time, or someone who is emotionally detached or uninvolved.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "distant" with "dissident," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
He
is
sitting
by
the
window
with
a
cup
of
tea
,
watching
the
distant
lights
of
the
train
station
.
Although
people
around
him
talk
and
laugh
,
he
feels
alone
and
cannot
join
the
conversation
.
He
has
been
reading
the
same
email
for
ten
minutes
,
trying
to
decide
how
to
reply
.
Finally
,
he
closes
his
laptop
and
decides
to
take
a
short
walk
to
clear
his
mind
.
Common Phrases
distant relatives
distant future
distant memories
Synonyms
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