The difference between Intimate and Remote

When used as verbs, intimate means to suggest or disclose (something) discreetly, whereas remote means to connect to a computer from a remote location.

When used as adjectives, intimate means closely acquainted, whereas remote means at a distance.

Intimate is also noun with the meaning: a very close friend.

check bellow for the other definitions of Intimate and Remote

  1. Intimate as an adjective:

    Closely acquainted; familiar.

    Examples:

    "an intimate friend"

    "He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."

  2. Intimate as an adjective:

    Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

    Examples:

    "She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

  3. Intimate as an adjective:

    Personal; private.

    Examples:

    "an intimate setting"

  4. Intimate as an adjective:

    Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

  1. Intimate as a noun:

    A very close friend.

    Examples:

    "Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."

  2. Intimate as a noun:

    (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

    Examples:

    "You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

  1. Intimate as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    Examples:

    "He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."

  2. Intimate as a verb (transitive, India):

    To notify.

    Examples:

    "I will intimate you when the details are available."

  1. Remote as an adjective:

    At a distance; disconnected.

    Examples:

    "A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  4. 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."

  1. 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."

  2. Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

    An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

  1. Remote as a verb (computing):

    To connect to a computer from a remote location.

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