in the distance

Adverb

Meaning

in the distance (not comparable)

far away; a long distance away

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

yonder away far elsewhere somewhere afar ayont ayond

Antonyms

next door

Examples

A dramatic device frequently used at the end was the sound of a gunshot or a scream in the distance as the target is killed by his associates, while the IMF team make their getaway. Source: Internet

After the attack, McCoy walks towards a town and finds an abandoned store, where he takes candy bars and other provisions, while gunfire is heard in the distance. Source: Internet

Alex Bartholomay won the 3,000 meters, and the Bison placed first in the distance medley relay. Source: Internet

Advocate Harbour is a remote community in Cumberland County, N.S. The sea wall that protects the community is seen in the distance. Source: Internet

As the viewpoint moves side to side, the objects in the distance appear to move more slowly than the objects close to the camera. Source: Internet

As Yaroslavna looks around to acknowledge the destruction, she sees two riders in the distance who turn out to be Igor and Ovlur. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

in the direction of the front in the direction of the north pole in the direction of the northernmost point on earth in the district in the dock in the dogbox