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Remotely vs Distantly - What's the difference?

remotely | distantly |

As adverbs the difference between remotely and distantly

is that remotely is at a distance, far away while distantly is in a distant manner.

remotely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • At a distance, far away.
  • Not much; scarcely; hardly.
    • I'm not remotely in love with you.

    Usage notes

    * When meaning "scarcely, hardly", (remotely) is generally used only in the negative; e.g., "not even remotely".

    distantly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a distant manner.