remotely
/rɪˈməʊt.li/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
- 1.
In a way that is far from a place, person, or thing. It can also mean through a computer or from a distance.
- She works remotely from home.
- The village is remotely located.
- We can access the files remotely.
- 2.
Used with negatives or questions to mean 'at all' or 'in any way'.
- I wasn't remotely surprised.
- He isn't remotely interested.
- Was she remotely helpful?
Adinary Nuance
Remotely is often used for distance or online work, but it can also mean 'at all' in negative sentences. It is not the same as 'rarely' or 'slightly'; those words talk about frequency or degree. In questions and negatives, 'not remotely' is a strong way to say 'not even a little'.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- từ xa
- Spanish
- a distancia
- Chinese
- 远程地
- Japanese
- 遠隔で
- Korean
- 원격으로
Etymology
Remotely comes from remote, which entered English from Latin remotus, meaning 'removed' or 'far away'. The adverb form developed in Middle English.
Common phrases
work remotelyremotely locatednot remotely
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Frequently asked questions
- Is remotely formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in both spoken and written English.
- What is the difference between remotely and far away?
- Remotely is an adverb. Far away is usually used after a verb or as an adjective phrase.
- What does not remotely mean?
- It means 'not at all' or 'not even a little'.
- Can I say work remotely in business English?
- Yes. It is very common in business, especially for home or flexible work.