distant

/dˈɪstənt/

/ˈdɪstənt/

distant

remote in manner

synonyms : aloof

located far away spatially

synonyms : remote

not close in time or space

antonyms : close

related, but not an immediate family member

synonyms : remote

antonyms : close

separate or apart in time

synonyms : remote

Examples

1. A distant tractor turning the soil.

2. The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

3. Distant water will not quench your immediate thirst, and it's important to address pressing issues first.

4. We used a telescope to observe distant stars and galaxies.