remotely

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English

Etymology

From remote +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/
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Adverb

remotely (comparative more remotely, superlative most remotely)

  1. At a distance, far away.
    • 2021 April 21, Amy Gunia, “What Will Office Life Be Like After the Pandemic? This Australian Fintech Company May Have the Answer”, in Time:
      “We have an accommodation and an acceptance that people will work from home one to two days a week,” says McConnell. But some people work remotely more than others, and she’s empowered her management team to make decisions that work for their direct reports.
  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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