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distant way
[/ˈdɪstənt weɪ/]
noun phrase
pl: distant ways
caminho distante
1.
A path, route, or direction that is far away in space or time
They traveled a distant way to reach the mountain village.
Eles viajaram um caminho distante para chegar à aldeia da montanha.
2.
A method or manner of doing something that is unconventional or removed from the usual approach
He chose a distant way of solving the problem, avoiding traditional methods.
Ele escolheu um caminho distante para resolver o problema, evitando métodos tradicionais.
Synonyms
remote path
far route
long journey
far distance
lengthy way
Antonyms
nearby way
close path
short distance
near route
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caminho distante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
caminho afastado
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go a long way
take the long road
the road less traveled
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