Far
adverb
At or to a great distance.
I have travelled far and wide.
Often appears as...
- far away
- far off
adjective
Located at a distance.
I live in a far city.
Often appears as...
- far end
- far side
adverb
By a great deal.
This is far better than the last one.
Often appears as...
- far better
- far greater
adverb
To an extreme degree or extent.
He far exceeded our expectations.
Often appears as...
- far exceed
- far surpass
adverb
From a particular perspective or standpoint.
As far as I know, he is not coming today.
Often appears as...
- as far as
- so far as
adverb
Until now; up to this point.
So far, the plan is working.
Often appears as...
- so far
- thus far
adverb
At or to a great distance.
I have travelled far and wide.
Often appears as...
- far away
- far off
adjective
Located at a distance.
I live in a far city.
Often appears as...
- far end
- far side
adverb
By a great deal.
This is far better than the last one.
Often appears as...
- far better
- far greater
adverb
To an extreme degree or extent.
He far exceeded our expectations.
Often appears as...
- far exceed
- far surpass
adverb
From a particular perspective or standpoint.
As far as I know, he is not coming today.
Often appears as...
- as far as
- so far as
adverb
Until now; up to this point.
So far, the plan is working.
Often appears as...
- so far
- thus far
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Perception of Distance
Indicates a subjective view of distance, which may not be the same for everyone.
The mountain seems far, but it's actually quite close.
Pro Tip 2/2Express Emotion
Used to express a sense of longing or emotional distance.
My hometown feels far away now.
Pro Tip 1/2Perception of Distance
Indicates a subjective view of distance, which may not be the same for everyone.
The mountain seems far, but it's actually quite close.
Pro Tip 2/2Express Emotion
Used to express a sense of longing or emotional distance.
My hometown feels far away now.
Pro Tip 1/2Perception of Distance
Indicates a subjective view of distance, which may not be the same for everyone.
The mountain seems far, but it's actually quite close.
Pro Tip 2/2Express Emotion
Used to express a sense of longing or emotional distance.
My hometown feels far away now.
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