Distant
Exemple : The village is located in a distant area
Definition
"Distant" describes something far away in space or time from the speaker or point of reference. It often refers to places, events, or relationships that are remote or not immediately accessible, such as in the phrase: The village is located in a distant area.
Étymologie
The word "distant" comes from the Latin word 'distantem,' the present participle of 'distare,' meaning 'to stand apart.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages and reflects the idea of separation or being far away. Did you know? The root 'dis-' often implies separation or apartness, which perfectly fits the meaning of "distant."
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"Distant" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (B1) - partie 6", qui contient 114 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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