remote
Translation
distant, far away, isolated, slight
Examples
They live in a remote village.
They live in a distant village.
There is a remote chance of success.
There is a slight chance of success.
He seemed a very remote and distant person.
He seemed a very unfriendly and distant person.
Grammar Patterns
a remote ((noun)) a distant (noun) We visited a remote island.
a remote chance/possibility a slight chance There's a remote chance he might come.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distant, far, isolated; Antonyms: close, near, accessible
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'movere' (to move). Something that has been 'moved back' is distant.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'remote control', which you use to operate something from a distance.