remotely — from a distance; to a slight degree; by means of remote control or connection
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: from a distance; to a slight degree; by means of remote control or connection
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmoʊtli/
Example Sentences
- The CEO isn't remotely aware that everyone is playing games during video meetings.
- My cat somehow learned to work remotely - she naps on my laptop during all my Zoom calls.
- The spaceship can be controlled remotely from the ground station.
remotely
ADVERB[/rɪˈmoʊtli/]
from a distance; to a slight degree; by means of remote control or connection
She works remotely from a quiet mountain cabin every morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin remotus, meaning 'distant' or 'far removed', formed from the combination of re- (back) and movere (to move). The original sense conveyed the idea of something moved back or away, hence removed to a distance.
Breakdown
re- (back, away) + movere (to move) + -ly (adverb suffix forming an adverb from the adjective remote).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO isn't remotely aware that everyone is playing games during video meetings.”
“My cat somehow learned to work remotely - she naps on my laptop during all my Zoom calls.”
“The spaceship can be controlled remotely from the ground station.”
“I'm not remotely qualified to perform brain surgery.”
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