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distant definition

dis·tant (dis′tənt)

adjective

  1. having a gap or space between; separated
  2. widely separated; far apart or far away in space or time
  3. at a measured interval; away a town 100 miles distant
  4. far apart in relationship; remote a distant cousin
  5. cool in manner; aloof; reserved
  6. from or at a distance a distant sound
  7. faraway or dreamy a distant look

Etymology: ME distaunt < L distans: see distance

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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