Cool MateMeaning of Distant
far away in space or time
In simple words: Far away in space or time.
Distant in a sentence
- The distant mountains were barely visible through the morning mist.
- She felt a distant memory of her childhood while looking at the old photographs.
- They lived in a distant country that few tourists visit.
- His tone was distant, as if he was not fully interested in the conversation.
- The distant sound of a train blowing its horn echoed in the valley.
How to use Distant
Used to describe things or people that are far away. It can refer to physical distance or emotional separation. Avoid in informal contexts when describing close relationships.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'distant' as being like a distant star, far away and hard to reach.
Related words
Collocations with Distant
Synonyms for Distant
Common mistakes with Distant
- Confused with 'distant' vs 'dissident' in spelling and meaning.
- Incorrectly using it to describe nearby objects.
- Using 'distant' in an emotional context without acknowledging closeness.
Distant appears in
Distant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعيد
بعيد في المكان أو الزمان.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দূরবর্তী
স্থান বা কালের দিক থেকে দূরে।
- GermanDeutsch
Distant
Weit weg im Raum oder in der Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Distante, Lejano
Lejos en el espacio o en el tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
دور
دور در فضا یا زمان.
- FrenchFrançais
Lointain, Distant
Loin dans l'espace ou le temps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दूर
अंतरिक्ष या समय में बहुत दूर।
- ItalianItaliano
Lontano
Lontano nello spazio o nel tempo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Distante
Longe no espaço ou no tempo.
- RussianРусский
Далекий, отдаленный
Далеко в пространстве или времени.
- Urduاردو
دور، بعید
فضا یا وقت میں دور۔
- Chinese中文
遥远的, 远方的
在空间或时间上很远。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Distant
What does Distant mean?
Far away in space or time.
What is the definition of Distant?
far away in space or time
How do you use Distant in a sentence?
The distant mountains were barely visible through the morning mist.
Can you give another example of Distant?
She felt a distant memory of her childhood while looking at the old photographs.
What are synonyms for Distant?
Common alternatives include remote.
What is the opposite of Distant?
Opposite meanings include near, close, proximate.
What words go with Distant?
It commonly pairs with be, sound, become, extremely, fairly, very, from, two miles distant, three days distant, etc., be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, cold and distant, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, cold and distant.
What are common mistakes when using Distant?
Confused with 'distant' vs 'dissident' in spelling and meaning. Incorrectly using it to describe nearby objects. Using 'distant' in an emotional context without acknowledging closeness.
How do you pronounce Distant?
US: /["/ˈdɪstənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪstənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Distant?
Used to describe things or people that are far away. It can refer to physical distance or emotional separation. Avoid in informal contexts when describing close relationships.
What CEFR level is Distant?
"Distant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.