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remote Synonyms
Another word for remote
Looking for synonyms for remote? Explore similar words and another word for remote, grouped by exact definition and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Working, operating, or controlled from a distance rather than at a central location.
Usage Example
"The company decided to allow its employees to shift to virtual work permanently."
Strong
virtual
telecommuting
offsite
• adjective (Context 2)
Situated far from main centers of population; distant in space or time.
Usage Example
"They spent their vacation in a distant village nestled high in the mountains."
Strongest
distant
isolated
faraway
Strong
secluded
outlying
• noun (Context 3)
A device used to operate electronic equipment from a distance; a remote control.
Usage Example
"I spent ten minutes looking for the clicker before I could turn on the television."
Strong
clicker
controller
• adjective (Context 4)
Highly unlikely to occur; having very little connection or relevance.
Usage Example
"There is only a unlikely chance that the lost keys will be found in the snow."
Strongest
unlikely
improbable
Strong
slight
faint
negligible
Opposites of remote
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of remote varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
certain
close
near
nearby
likely
onsite
probable
adjacent
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Remote. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/remote