Definitions
- Referring to a distance that is significant but not necessarily remote. - Describing a location that is distant or difficult to reach. - Talking about a time that is in the future or distant from the present moment.
- Describing a location that is remote or distant from civilization. - Referring to a time that is distant in the past or future. - Talking about a dreamy or wistful state of mind.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a distance or location that is not close.
- 2Both can be used to refer to a time that is distant from the present.
- 3Both convey a sense of remoteness or separation.
What is the difference?
- 1Distance: Far refers to a distance that is significant but not necessarily remote, while faraway implies a greater degree of distance or separation.
- 2Location: Far can describe a location that is difficult to reach, while faraway typically refers to a location that is remote or isolated.
- 3Time: Far can refer to a time that is in the future or distant from the present, while faraway is more commonly used to describe a time that is distant in the past or future.
- 4Connotation: Far is a neutral term, while faraway has a dreamy or wistful connotation.
- 5Usage: Far is more versatile and can be used in a wide range of contexts, while faraway is less common and more specific in its usage.
Remember this!
Far and faraway are both synonyms that describe a distance or location that is not close. However, far is a more general term that can describe a significant distance or a location that is difficult to reach. On the other hand, faraway implies a greater degree of distance or separation and is often used to describe a remote or isolated location or a time that is distant in the past or future. Additionally, faraway has a dreamy or wistful connotation.
