The difference between Aloof and Remote
When used as adjectives, aloof means reserved and remote, whereas remote means at a distance.
Aloof is also preposition with the meaning: away from.
Aloof is also adverb with the meaning: at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance.
Remote is also verb with the meaning: to connect to a computer from a remote location.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aloof and Remote
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Aloof as an adverb:
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
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Aloof as an adverb:
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
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Aloof as an adjective:
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
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Aloof as a preposition (obsolete):
Away from; clear of.
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Remote as an adjective:
At a distance; disconnected.
Examples:
"A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."
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Remote as an adjective:
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
Examples:
"After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."
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Remote as an adjective (especially with respect to [[likelihood]]):
Slight.
Examples:
"There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes."
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Remote as an adjective:
Emotionally detached.
Examples:
"After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief."
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Remote as a noun:
Examples:
"I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote."
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Remote as a noun (broadcasting):
An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
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Remote as a verb (computing):
To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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