far
word
/ˈfɑɹ/
FAR
/fˈɑː/
FAA
Definition
At a great distance in space or time; not near. It can describe physical distance, figurative distance, or extent.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as an adjective or adverb. Often appears in phrases like 'far away', 'as far as', and in comparisons (e.g., 'far better'). Usually indicates more distance than 'away' or 'distant'. Can be used metaphorically: 'far from the truth'.
Spanish: lejosPortuguese (BR): longePortuguese (PT): longeChinese (Simplified): 远Chinese (Traditional): 遠Hindi: दूरArabic: بعيدBengali: দূর - অনেক দূরেRussian: далекоJapanese: 遠いVietnamese: xaKorean: 멀다Turkish: uzakUrdu: دورIndonesian: jauh
Example Sentences
The park is far from my house.
basic
He can't see the mountains because they are too far.
basic
Our school is very far from the city center.
basic
I didn't know you lived so far away!
natural
That's a far cry from what I expected.
natural
It’s not as far as you think; you can walk there.
natural