The difference between Distant and Far-off
When used as adjectives, distant means far off (physically, logically or mentally), whereas far-off means remote, either in time or space.
check bellow for the other definitions of Distant and Far-off
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Distant as an adjective:
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
Examples:
"We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it. She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers. His distant look showed that he was not listening to me."
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Distant as an adjective:
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
Examples:
"Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me."
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Far-off as an adjective:
Remote, either in time or space.