Meaning of the word distant in English

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distant

US /ˈdɪs.tənt/
UK /ˈdɪs.tənt/
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Adjective

1.

far away in space or time

Example:
The mountains looked beautiful in the distant haze.
He often dreams of a distant future.
2.

not friendly; cool and reserved

Example:
After the argument, she became very distant.
He has a rather distant relationship with his father.
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