Meaning & use
remotely
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From a distance, without being physically present; or, used with negatives, to any degree at all.
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She has worked remotely from home since 2021.
He wasn't remotely interested in the offer.
A note on using this word
Its two common meanings, 'from a distance' and 'to a small degree,' can create ambiguity, as in 'remotely controlled' versus 'remotely possible.'
Words with a similar meaning
distantlyslightly
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