Remote — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ri-ˈmōt/ re·mote

Meaning & Definition of Remote

Remote (adjective)

  1. separated by an interval or space greater than usual
  2. far removed in space, time, or relation, divergent
  3. out-of-the-way, secluded

Remote (noun)

  1. a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio
  2. remote control

Remote (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. small in degree

    "there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella"

    similar: fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small
    related: marginal, minimal, minor, little, tiny
    opposite: good
    near: great, large, distinct, significant, considerable, goodly, healthy, largish, respectable, sizable, substantial, tidy

  2. having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

    "his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together"

    similar: aloof, antisocial, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable
    related: indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn, misanthropic, apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned, clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional, disinterested, incurious, uninterested, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative, diffident, shy, timid, cliquey, cliquish, clubbish
    opposite: cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm
    near: boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

  3. screened or sequestered from view

    "a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain"

    similar: cloistered, covert, hidden, isolated, quiet, retired, secluded, secret, sheltered
    related: lone, lonely, lonesome, reclusive, solitary, private
    near: obvious, visible, exposed

  4. not close in time or space

    "a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future"

    similar: away, deep, distant, far, far-flung, far-off, faraway, removed
    related: apart, devious, isolated, lonesome, nowhere, obscure, odd, outlying, out-of-the-way, retired, secluded, secret, sequestered
    opposite: close, near, nearby, nigh
    near: adjacent, adjoining, contiguous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Remote

The most common words with a similar meaning to Remote:

fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small, aloof, antisocial, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable, cloistered, covert, hidden, isolated, quiet, retired, secluded, secret, sheltered, away, deep, far, far-flung, far-off, faraway

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Remote

Words with the opposite meaning of Remote:

good, cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm, close, near, nearby, nigh

Related Words for Remote

marginal, minimal, minor, little, tiny, indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn, misanthropic, apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned, clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional, disinterested, incurious, uninterested, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative, diffident

Near Antonyms of Remote

great, large, distinct, significant, considerable, goodly, healthy, largish, respectable, sizable, substantial, tidy, boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable, agreeable

Word Forms of Remote

Inflections: remoter, remotest

Derived words: remoteness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Remote

Middle English, from Latin remotus, from past participle of removēre to remove

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Remote

Words & Phrases Containing Remote

remote access, remote control, remote-controlled, remote sensing, a remote chance

Frequently Asked Questions about Remote

What does "Remote" mean?

"Remote" means separated by an interval or space greater than usual. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: separated by an interval or space greater than usual. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Remote"?

Other words for "Remote" include fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim and small. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Remote" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Remote"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Remote". Common alternatives include fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small, aloof and antisocial.

What is the opposite of "Remote"?

Antonyms of "Remote" include good, cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm, close and near. Near antonyms include great, large, distinct and significant.

How do you use "Remote" in a sentence?

Examples of "Remote" in a sentence: "there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella"; "his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together"; "a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain".

Is "Remote" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Remote" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Remote" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Remote" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Remote"?

"Remote" is pronounced /ri-ˈmōt/ and divided into syllables as re·mote.