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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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I’m usually hesitant to order chicken at a restaurant, and after repeatedly eyeing Birch’s version from afar, I finally gave in on my most recent visit.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

The Florida resident stayed in touch with Zaggle on WhatsApp through the pandemic, regularly ordering new pieces from afar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Jobs for engineers and technicians building rockets, airplanes and weapons have drawn families from afar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

"It has been so sad, of course, for all us Zaragozistas," says Herrera, who watched the club's decline from afar.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

I could’ve tried taking Grigori down from afar, but I was afraid of hurting innocent bystanders.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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