Basic Details
Word: Distant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Far away in space or time; not close.
Synonyms: Remote, far, far-off
Antonyms: Near, close, nearby
Idioms and Phrases
- Distant memory: A memory that is not clear or is from a long time ago. Example: "The days of my childhood feel like a distant memory now."
- Distant star: Refers to someone or something that is admired but is unattainable or very far away. Example: "Her dream of becoming a famous singer seemed like a distant star."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mountains looked beautiful, but they were too distant to reach by foot.
Example 2: In the distant future, we may live on other planets.
Example 3: She could hear the distant sounds of laughter coming from the party next door.
Fun Fact
The word "distant" comes from the Latin word "distantem," which means to stand apart. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are not close together.
Famous Quote
"The distant mountains of imagination are no closer than the hourglass of time." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "distant" mean?
a) Close together
b) Far away
c) Very small
d) Extremely fast
Answer: b) Far away
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distant"?
a) Nearby
b) Remote
c) Close
d) Attached
Answer: b) Remote
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "distant"?
a) Far
b) Distant
c) Near
d) Remote
Answer: c) Near
4. Which sentence uses "distant" correctly?
a) The distant thunder cloud was very close.
b) We can see the distant lights from the other side of the lake.
c) The distant cat jumped onto the table.
d) She was distant in her conversation with her friends.
Answer: b) We can see the distant lights from the other side of the lake.
5. Which idiom relates to something "distant"?
a) Distant star
b) Cat in the hat
c) A whale of a time
d) Elephant in the room
Answer: a) Distant star
