faraway
word
Definition
Describes something that is a great distance away, either in space or sometimes in time or feeling. Often used to talk about places or people that are not nearby.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly an adjective and usually placed before nouns ('faraway places', 'faraway country'). Can refer to literal distance or to abstract ideas, like memories or looks. Not used for very precise measurements; more poetic or descriptive than 'distant' or 'remote'.
Example Sentences
We looked at the faraway mountains.
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He comes from a faraway country.
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The story takes place in a faraway land.
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Her eyes had a faraway look, as if she was lost in thought.
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It's amazing to think that people live on those faraway islands.
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Sometimes I dream about traveling to faraway places I've never seen.
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