Distant
Meaning
Far away in space or time.
Pronunciation
UK ˈdɪstənt
US ˈdɪstənt
Example Sentences
- Planet rovers are robots for exploring distant planets.
- A telescope collects light from distant objects and focuses it into a clear image.
- The [Hubble] Space Telescope has taken stunning images of distant galaxies since 1990.
- These distant worlds are called exoplanets, and thousands have been discovered so far.
- Many low-cost airlines land at small, distant airports, adding extra travel time and cost.
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