far

[fɑːr]

far Definition

• 1. at, to, or by a great distance (used to indicate the extent to which one thing is distant from another)
• 2. a long way in time or degree
• 3. much

Using far: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "far" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The nearest gas station is far from here.

• Example

  I have come from far away to see you.

• Example

  She is far more intelligent than her brother.

far Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for far

• distant
• remote
• faraway
• removed
• far-off

Antonyms for far

• near
• close
• adjacent

Phrases with far

• by far

  by a great margin; much

  Example

  He is by far the best player on the team.

• so far

  up to the present moment

  Example

  So far, we have not encountered any problems with the new system.

• far and wide

  over a great distance; everywhere

  Example

  News of the discovery spread far and wide.

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Summary: far in Brief

The word 'far' [fɑːr] is an adverb used to describe a great distance between two things. It can also be used to describe a long period of time or a large degree of difference. Examples include 'The nearest gas station is far from here,' 'I have come from far away to see you,' and 'She is far more intelligent than her brother.' Phrases include 'by far,' 'so far,' and 'far and wide.'