removed

Definition

  • adjective: away from something
  • adjective: distant in degree of relationship
  • synonyms: remote, far, distant

Examples

  • We're looking for an apartment somewhat 'removed' from the noise of downtown.

  • The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once 'removed'.

  • Hockey and soccer are not that 'far removed from' each other.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dr. Thackery among those miscreants? He is a white man, those are immigrant crimes. He was holding a hypodermic needle. He is also a practicing doctor. And he had removed his shoes. Captain... if I can convince the owner of the pharmacy to drop his complaints against Dr. Thackery... (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9