remote

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Situated at a distance in space or time; far away.

  - "The cabin in the woods is a remote location."
  - "The future is a remote concept for us."
  - "The signal from the satellite is sometimes remote and hard to receive."

• adjective

  2. Not controlled or influenced by others; independent.

  - "He lives a remote life, away from the hustle and bustle."
  - "The island is a remote paradise, untouched by civilization."
  - "She prefers to work remotely, from her home office."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɹɪˈmoʊt]
   
   
   
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Antonyms

attached , connected , contiguous , direct , close , near , proximate , companionable , intimate , involved , passionate , considerable , great , reasonable , sure

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Synonyms

clicker , disconnected , hands-free , wireless , far , hidden , outlying , aloof , dispassionate , distant , removed , withdrawn , faint , clicker , remote , zapper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remote
home , dome , chome , gome

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Variants

List of all variants of remote that leads to same result
remote , remoteness , remotenesses , remoter , remotest , remote control , remotes , remote access , remote controls , remote-controlled , remote sensing , a remote chance

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Etymology

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Old French 'remoter' meaning 'to remove, to set back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remote control' was first used in 1950 by Zenith Radio Corporation.

2. The term 'remote' is often used in the context of space exploration to describe objects or locations that are far away from Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. telecommuting: A method of working from home or another location using a computer and internet connection, also known as working remotely.

2. isolation: The state of being isolated or separated from others, often described as 'remote'.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'remote' has been used to describe far-off places or situations. In music, 'Remote Control' is a song by Prince and 'Remote Love' is a song by Motown Records.

How to Memorize "remote"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a place that is far away, like a cabin in the woods or a deserted island.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remote' with the idea of being far away or independent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Remember Every Meal is Tasty And Enjoyable' to help remember the definition of 'remote'.

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