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

  • (..) He got it from his uncle, Admiral Will Hamilton of Savannah... ...who married his cousin, Jessica Carroll of Carrollton... ...who was his second cousin once removed and a kin to the Wilkeses too. I saved it to wish Ashley a Merry Christmas. But you mustn't drink it all at once (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind