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We saw distant mountains on the horizon.
What does Distant mean?
Distant means far away.
Dictionary definition
Far away in place, time, or feeling.
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Distant in a sentence
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A distant memory can feel faint.
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The character seemed distant after the argument.
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What does distant mean?
Distant means far away.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to distant?
The choice "far" is closest in meaning because distant means far away.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for distant?
The choice "near" is a strong contrast because distant means far away.
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Distant
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dis · tunt · strongest beat: dis
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WordDistant.
Partadjective.
MeaningDistant means far away.
ExampleExample: We saw distant mountains on the horizon.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · tunt
- Strongest beat
- dis
- Ending
- tunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dis.
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distant
adjective
distant
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Hint for students
Distant means far away in space or time. It can also describe someone who seems emotionally far away.
Common mix-up
Distant is not the same as different. Distant means far away; different means not the same.
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Write one sentence that shows distant without using the word distant. Model sentence: The mountains looked small because they were far across the valley. Clue words: mountains, looked small, far, across the valley Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something far away?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'We heard distant thunder across the lake.' Why does distant fit better than nearby?
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