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- [dis-tuh nt]
- /ˈdɪs tənt/
- /ˈdɪs.tənt.li/
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- [dis-tuh nt]
- /ˈdɪs tənt/
Definitions of distantly word
- adjective distantly far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here. 1
- adjective distantly apart or far off in time: distant centuries past. 1
- adjective distantly remote or far apart in any respect: a distant relative. 1
- adjective distantly reserved or aloof; not familiar or cordial: a distant greeting. 1
- adjective distantly arriving from or going to a distance, as a communication, journey, etc.: I have here a distant letter from Japan. 1
- noun distantly Far away. 1
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Origin of distantly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English dista(u)nt (< Anglo-French) < Latin distant- (stem of distāns, present participle of distāre to stand apart), equivalent to di- di-2 + stā- stand + -nt- present participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Distantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
distantly usage trend in Literature
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adverb distantly
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- faintly — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- indistinctly — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
- far — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
Antonyms for distantly
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