Synonyms for

Remote

Verb / rɪˈməʊt / / ri:ˈməʊt / Another word for remote — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Remote means far away or distant, or relating to a device that can be operated from a distance.

Synonyms & similar words

removed close remotecontrol distant outside outback faraway distant isolated removed inaccessible outlying secluded far-off away lonely godforsaken unreachable cut-off far-flung abandoned unapproachable out-of-the-way uninhabited

Synonyms by register

Formal

distant faraway removed isolated

Informal

out of the way off the beaten track backwoods

Literary

far-flung secluded unfrequented

Antonyms

near close proximate connected accessible convenient

Common collocations

  • remote control
  • remote area
  • remote location
  • remote possibility
  • remote sensing
  • remote access
  • remote village

Word family

noun remoteness
adverb remotely

Usage note

Often used to describe places that are difficult to reach or situations that are unlikely to happen. 'Remote' can also refer to something controlled from a distance, as in 'remote control'.

Example sentences

  1. The cabin was so remote, you had to drive for hours to get there.
  2. The island was so remote that no one lived there.
  3. I use a remote to turn on the TV.
  4. The remote control for my car keys stopped working.

Quotes

  • A remote, hard-to-reach destination can make for a memorable travel experience.
  • In a remote corner of the world, nature is still the boss.
  • The remote control is the greatest invention of the 20th century.

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