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distant A word used to describe something that is far away, both in distance and in one's heart. ■ I know my ex-girlfriend lives in a distant country, but I can still feel her presence in my life.
Ago A term used to express the past, particularly the distant or ancient past. ■ "The Egyptians built the pyramids ago.", "I remember when telephones had cords and people actually talked on them."
eventual Something that may happen in the distant future, but isn't guaranteed to occur. ■ "I hope I win the lottery eventually, but until then I'll just keep playing and hoping."
Far Extremely distant or remote, often in a figurative sense. ■ "That restaurant is so far away, I don't think I can make it there on time for my dinner reservation."
furthest The most remote or distant place, especially the farthest point from something. ■ When Sarah was asked where she lived, she replied "I live at the furthest corner of the world."
Prospect The distant and unpredictable future. ■ John's prospects were looking bright when he got accepted to his dream school, but then he found out the tuition was going to be more than he could afford.
shipments An organized delivery of goods, especially from a distant location. ■ "I was so excited when I received my first shipment of rare collectible figurines! It was like Christmas came early!"
someday A mythical day in the distant future that will never come. ■ "I'll buy you a Ferrari someday."
Chilly adjective A chilly person is someone who likes to keep their environment cold and likes to wear warm clothing. They are also known for being somewhat distant and reserved, much like the weather they prefer. ■ Jane decided to go out for a run in the park on a chilly morning. She wore her winter coat and gloves, but she still couldn't feel her fingers. As she jogged past the other runners, she noticed that they all seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the frigid temperature. Jane couldn't help but wonder if she was just too chilly for her own good.
Kinship The strange, awkward, or uncomfortable bond between two people who are related by blood or marriage but have never met. ■ "Despite the fact that they hadn't seen each other in years, John and his distant cousin Jane couldn't help but feel a sense of kinship when they discovered their shared love for taxidermy.
Relative A person or thing related to another person or thing. ■ Joe's relative is a distant cousin who he hasn't seen in 10 years, but whenever they reunite, it's like they were never apart. They share the same sense of humor and love for bizarre jokes.
togethersness A state of being together as a group, especially for social or recreational activities. Used humorously to refer to a situation where people are physically close but emotionally distant. ■ "We were together in name only, but in reality we were as far apart as two ships in the night."
wormhole A magical tunnel that connects two far-off places, allowing for instant travel at the speed of light. ■ One day, a group of adventurous wormholes decided to take their vacation in a distant galaxy. They opened up their portals and within seconds, they were whisked away on a wild ride through space and time.
yon A far-off, distant place that is so far away that it might as well be on the other side of the universe. ■ "I have to take a bus for an hour just to get to the grocery store. That's how far away yon is."