adverb
remotely
rih-MOHT-lee
adverb
1
From a distance, without being physically present.
"She controlled the drone remotely from her phone."
"Most of the team now works remotely."
2
Used with a negative to mean "even slightly" or "in the smallest way."
"He wasn't even remotely interested in the offer."
How to Use Remotely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom far away, or (with "not") not even a little bit.
Common pairings
work remotely
not remotely interested
access remotely
Word Forms
more remotely comparative, most remotely superlative
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She controlled the drone _____ from her phone.