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distant

The correct spelling is distant.

How to pronounce distant

/ˈdɪstənt/
adjective

IPA: /ˈdɪstənt/

Say it like: Dis-tan-t

The correct spelling is distant. Far off (physically, logically or mentally). For example: "We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it.   She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers.   His distant look showed that he was not listening to me."

Usage Examples

We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it.   She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers.   His distant look showed that he was not listening to me.

Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
  2. 2.Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

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