distant — far away in space or time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: far away in space or time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪstənt/
Example Sentences
- My ex became so distant after our breakup that even our mutual friends think she's from another planet.
- The teacher's voice sounded distant as I dozed off in the back row.
- He gave me a distant look, as if I had just asked him to explain quantum physics in emoji.
distant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdɪstənt/]
far away in space or time
far away in space or time
Though ships seem distant, his constant light guides them in an instant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distans', the present participle of 'distare' meaning 'to stand apart' or 'to be distant', composed of the prefix 'dis-' (apart) and 'stare' (to stand).
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + -tant (standing, from Latin stare meaning 'to stand') = distant (standing apart, far away)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ex became so distant after our breakup that even our mutual friends think she's from another planet.”
“The teacher's voice sounded distant as I dozed off in the back row.”
“He gave me a distant look, as if I had just asked him to explain quantum physics in emoji.”
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