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DISTANT Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word distant. (opposite meanings)
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verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

• close in relevance or relationship

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last section of a communication

• the concluding part of any performance

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

• marked by fidelity to an original

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• crowded

• lacking fresh air

• of textiles

• strictly confined or guarded

• confined to specific persons

• fitting closely but comfortably

• used of hair or haircuts

• giving or spending with reluctance

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

verb

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

• come to a close

• complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

• be priced or listed when trading stops

• engage at close quarters

• cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

• change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

• come together, as if in an embrace

• draw near

• bring together all the elements or parts of

• bar access to

• fill or stop up

• unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

• finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

adjacent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

• near or close to but not necessarily touching

immediate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no intervening medium

adjective satellite

• of the present time and place

• very close or connected in space or time

• immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect

• performed with little or no delay

intimate
adjectiveadj
noun

• someone to whom private matters are confided

adjective satellite

• marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

• concerning things deeply private and personal

• having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

• having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

• used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

• involved in a sexual relationship

• innermost or essential

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

verb

• give to understand

• imply as a possibility

near
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

adjective satellite

• being on the left side

• closely resembling the genuine article

• giving or spending with reluctance

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• very close in resemblance

verb

• move towards

nearby
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• not far away in relative terms

adjective satellite

• close at hand

adjoining
adjectiveadj
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• attach or add

Alternatives for CLOSE

Alternatives for ADJACENT

Alternatives for IMMEDIATE

Alternatives for INTIMATE

Alternatives for NEAR

Alternatives for NEARBY

Alternatives for ADJOINING

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