Synonyms for

Distant

Verb / ˈdɪstʌnt / Another word for distant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

far away in space or time

Synonyms & similar words

removed upstage close aloof remote far remote faraway removed outlying far-off far-flung off farther farthest distantly aloof reserved cool remote standoffish unapproachable unfriendly unsociable withdrawn

Synonyms by register

Formal

remote faraway outlying removed

Informal

far out way out off the beaten track

Literary

far-flung afar yonder

Antonyms

near close nearby proximate immediate adjacent

Common collocations

  • distant star
  • distant relative
  • distant memory
  • distant future
  • distant land
  • distant sound
  • distant echo

Word family

noun distance
adverb distantly

Usage note

Can refer to physical space, time, or emotional/social separation. 'Distant' is generally neutral in tone.

Example sentences

  1. The mountain is very distant.
  2. The stars are distant from the Earth.
  3. People in distant lands have different customs.
  4. The distant sound of a train could be heard.
  5. The past seems so distant.

Quotes

  • The future is as distant as the stars, but it is always within our reach.
  • The stars are distant, but their beauty is always near.
  • Hope is like a distant star, shining bright but out of reach.

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