Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Remote”
Work done from home or a location that is not the office. The person works far away from the company office.
Word Family of Remote
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- My company offers remote work two days a week. B1
- She prefers remote employment because it saves her commute time. B1
- Do you work remotely from home or in the office? B1
Word Form Patterns for Remote
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: remote → remotely.
Origin and Word Formation of Remote
From Latin remotus: "removed, distant." Prefix re- (back) + movere (move).
Remote work became increasingly common after the COVID-19 pandemic, reshaping modern work culture globally.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Remote
Wrong: I work remote.
Correct: I work remotely or I have a remote job.
Use the adverb 'remotely' after verbs, or use 'remote' as an adjective before the noun.
Wrong: The remote is better for productivity.
Correct: Remote work is better for productivity.
Remote is an adjective; use 'remote work' not just 'remote' as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Remote
What are the word forms of “remote”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “remote”?
“remote” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “remote” come from?
From Latin remotus: "removed, distant." Prefix re- (back) + movere (move).