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Webster 1828 Edition


Remotely

REMO'TELY

, adv.
1.
At a distance in space or time; not nearly.
2.
At a distance in consanguinity or affinity.
3.
Slightly; in a small degree; as, to be remotely affected by an event.

Definition 2024


remotely

remotely

English

Adverb

remotely (comparative more remotely, superlative most remotely)

  1. At a distance, far away.
  2. 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".

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