far

far · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    At, to, or by a great distance.

  2. 2.

    By a great amount; much.

  3. 3.

    To an advanced point.

  4. 4.

    Situated at a great distance.

Phrases & expressions

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    by far — By a great amount; definitely.
  • •
    far and wide — Over a large area.
  • •
    far from — Not at all; the opposite of.
  • •
    so far — Until now; up to this point.
  • •
    as far as — To the extent that.
  • •
    go far — To be successful; to achieve a lot.
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    far-fetched — Unlikely; hard to believe.
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    far cry — Very different from.

Related words

Antonyms: close, near
See also: distance, further, near, remote
Synonyms: a long way, distant, remote

Etymology

From Old English feorr ("far, remote, distant"), from Proto-Germanic ferrai.