remotely

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English

Etymology

remote +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/
  • Audio (US):(file)

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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