The difference between Remote and Withdrawn

When used as adjectives, remote means at a distance, whereas withdrawn means removed from circulation.


Remote is also verb with the meaning: to connect to a computer from a remote location.

check bellow for the other definitions of Remote and Withdrawn

  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.

  1. Withdrawn as an adjective:

    removed from circulation

    Examples:

    "a withdrawn library book"

  2. Withdrawn as an adjective:

    introverted; not inclined to interact with other people

    Examples:

    "a withdrawn child"

  1. Withdrawn as a verb: