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

  • (..) Oh, yes it's just me. Bernard. Well thank you for letting me stay. And thirty seven seconds if I were you. We're having the walls and ceiling removed. Wow, that sounds like. Quite the renovation. I guess I'll. Guess I'll ride down with you then. I kept thinking he was going to do (..)
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