not home

ADJECTIVE

distant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

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If he’s not home, I go make my own.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

She returned when Ross was not home to gather her belongings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"I long for sunset and to hear the call to prayer in our garden while I drink my coffee," said the psychologist, adding that Beirut had "beautiful" places, but "they are not home".

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Per a statement from her office, she was not home at the time and a police search turned up nothing.

From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025

“He’s not home yet. I have a plan.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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