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far

[fahr] / fɑr /
ADJECTIVE
at a great distance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep distant long
STRONG
bit miles piece remote ways
WEAK
afar end of rainbow far piece far-flung far-off far-removed faraway good ways middle of nowhere out-of-the-way outlying removed stone's throw
ADVERB
considerably
Synonyms
STRONGEST
much significantly somewhat well
WEAK
decidedly extremely greatly incomparably notably quite very very much
ADVERB
at a great distance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep distant long
STRONG
bit miles piece remote ways
WEAK
a good way a long way afar end of rainbow far piece far-flung far-off far-removed faraway good ways middle of nowhere out-of-the-way outlying removed stone's throw

Example Sentences

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These are folks with monthly incomes of $35,000 and $40,000, far exceeding the requirements for a $5,000-a-month place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

England, used to bulging crowds, were simply too physical, too skilful, and had far too much nous.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

New York City’s budget has exploded to $127 billion from around $70 billion in 2013 —an 81% nominal increase that far outpaces inflation and population growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“Those who approach rideshare driving strategically, tracking expenses, choosing trips carefully, and optimizing efficiency are far more likely to weather periods of high gas prices,” wrote Avedian in the Rideshare Guy blog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

When mention of the NSBers no longer brought on a volley of self-righteous wrath, I knew the person’s healing was not far away.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom