The difference between Once removed and Removed

When used as adjectives, once removed means one generation apart, whereas removed means separated in time, space, or degree.


check bellow for the other definitions of Once removed and Removed

  1. Once removed as an adjective:

    One generation apart.

    Examples:

    "Phil and Andre are first cousins once removed."

  1. Removed as an adjective:

    Separated in time, space, or degree.

    Examples:

    "Now that we are here one week removed..."

  2. Removed as an adjective:

    Of a different generation, older or younger

    Examples:

    "Steve is my second cousin once removed."

  1. Removed as a verb:

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