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afar

[uh-fahr] / əˈfɑr /
ADVERB
a great distance away
Synonyms
WEAK
distantly far away far off yonder
Antonyms


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In the video individuals are seen from afar putting their hands into the water while workers undertook cleaning work, but it did not clearly show people damaging the pool or depositing anything into it.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

So, as he closes out his career elsewhere, I will enjoy watching his superior playing prowess from afar.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

That left Smith to struggle with managing the situation from afar, since she lived in New Jersey, while her mother and Johnson, now 57, lived near each other in California.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

In western South Dakota’s Black Hills, where dense ponderosa pines make mountains appear black from afar, the historic Lead area is experiencing a luxury real-estate transformation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Aunt Rasmeyyah, Father’s older sister, saw us from afar and hurried to meet us.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat




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