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Distant

usgb/ˈdɪstənt/Volume
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Refers to actual space between locations; greater the distance, lesser the interaction. SlideThe islands are distant from the mainland, making travel challenging.
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When describing time, 'distant' implies a long time ago, often historical. SlideIn the distant past, people communicated by writing letters.