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DISTANT

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Distant.

How to pronounce distant:

US

Distant - as an adjective

Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

Example: "Distant villages"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
close7

Far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

Example: "A distant cousin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remote8
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
close7

Distant - as an adjective satellite

Remote in manner

Example: "Stood apart with aloof dignity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloof8upstage10

Separate or apart in time

Example: "Distant events"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remote8removed13

Located far away spatially

Example: "Distant lands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remote8

Example Sentences

"The distant sound of sirens could be heard in the night."
"From the top of the hill, we could see a distant village."
"The painting depicted a distant mountain range."
"She had a distant look in her eyes as if lost in deep thought."
"His distant cousin invited him to a family reunion."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DISTANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DISTANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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