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Remote

UK /["/rɪˈməʊt/"]/US /["/rɪˈməʊt/"]/

Definition

far away from places where other people live

In simple words: Far away or not near.

Examples

  • She works from a remote location, enjoying the freedom of her job.
  • The remote control for the TV was lost under the couch.
  • He prefers to live in a remote area away from the city noise.
  • It is difficult to get a signal in such a remote part of the country.
  • She stayed connected despite being remote from her colleagues.

Usage notes

Use 'remote' to describe something that is far away in distance or time. It's suitable in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid informal situations where a more direct term might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'remote control' — it works from a distance.

Collocations

  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • from
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  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • from
  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • from
  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • from

Synonyms

  • isolated
  • distant
  • distant
  • aloof, distant
  • slight

Antonyms

  • near
  • close
  • local

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'remotely' which has a different grammatical use.
  • Using 'remotes' as a plural, when 'remote' is often uncountable in this context.