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removed

adjective
re·​moved | \ ri-ˈmüvd How to pronounce removed (audio) \

Definition of removed

1a : distant in degree of relationship
b : of a younger or older generation a second cousin's child is a second cousin once removed
2 : separate or remote in space, time, or character

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Synonyms & Antonyms for removed

Synonyms

away, deep, distant, far, far-flung, far-off, faraway, remote

Antonyms

close, near, nearby, nigh

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Examples of removed in a Sentence

We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown. The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed.

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But some residents along the Knife said that, since beavers have been trapped and dams removed, stream flow in summer months has actually declined. John Myers, Twin Cities, "Damming question: Can beaver and trout coexist? ‘We don’t know yet.’," 26 Aug. 2019 Though 2006 might not seem too far removed from our present, in terms of LGBTQ visibility, the distance between then and now is considerable. Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Indie Focus: Goals and achievement in ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’," 23 Aug. 2019 More: Doctors removed 7 pieces of popcorn from her son's lungs. Amy Haneline, USA TODAY, "Hot dogs cut wrong are the 'perfect size to get lodged into a child's throat'," 3 July 2019 The connection had faded in recent years, perhaps because that 2015 season was such a disaster, perhaps because the crowds at Anderson were so removed from the field. Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Luck's health, love affair between Colts and fans steal show from training camp," 25 July 2019 There’s a calm far removed from this city’s buzzy din. Brittny Mejia, latimes.com, "Sex crime case renews tension in Mexico between Catholics and evangelical church," 27 June 2019 There’s a calm far removed from this city’s buzzy din. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Must Reads: Sex crime case renews tension in Mexico between Catholics and evangelical church," 27 June 2019 Her minimal take feels fresh and offers a version of the look far removed from its print-heavy, Palm Beach trappings. Vogue, "Angelina Jolie Breathes New Life Into the Summer Caftan," 24 June 2019 What animal farts can teach us about climate change While farts may seem far removed from the biggest environmental issues of our time, there are actually some surprising links. Dani Rabaiotti, Quartz, "What animal farts—yes, animal farts—can teach us about climate change," 18 June 2019

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First Known Use of removed

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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removed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of removed

: away from something
: of a younger or older generation

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