Top synonyms for “remote”: distant, outback(a), outside, remote control, removed, far, faraway, inaccessible, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance“he lost the remote for his TV”
- (adjective)inaccessible and sparsely populated
- (adjective)located far away spatially“distant lands”
- (adjective)separate or apart in time“distant events”
- (adjective)far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship“a distant cousin”
- (adjective)very unlikely“an outside chance”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "remote"?
Common synonyms for "remote" include distant, outback(a), outside, remote control, removed, far. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "remote" mean?
a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance Example: "he lost the remote for his TV"
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