afar
word
Definition
From a far distance; from far away. Often used in more literary or poetic contexts to describe looking or coming from a long way off.
Usage & Nuances
'Afar' is formal and literary; rarely used in everyday speech. Common in phrases like 'from afar' or 'watching from afar.' It is not used as a verb or adjective.
Spanish: lejosPortuguese (BR): de longePortuguese (PT): de longeChinese (Simplified): 远处Chinese (Traditional): 遠處Hindi: दूर सेArabic: من بعيدBengali: দূর থেকে - দূরেRussian: издалекаJapanese: 遠くから - 遠方でVietnamese: từ xaKorean: 멀리서Turkish: uzaktanUrdu: دور سےIndonesian: dari kejauhan
Example Sentences
She could see the mountains afar.
basic
He recognized his friend afar.
basic
Lights shone afar across the field.
basic
She admired him only from afar.
natural
We watched the fireworks from afar so we could see the whole skyline.
natural
Trouble could be sensed afar, though we didn't know what it was yet.
natural