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adverb

ˈfär How to pronounce far (audio)
Definition of farnext
as in very
to a great degree the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all

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far

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adjective

1
as in long
lasting for a considerable time the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania

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2
as in away
not close in time or space the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system

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Recent Examples of far
Adverb
The spot seats 180 people, but feels far more intimate—perhaps because of the attentive staff, or the relaxed vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The Dodgers charged the Angels half the cost of toilet paper even though the Dodgers attracted far more than half the fans. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Police, in a news release, said he was struck by a vehicle while in the far-right lane, and the driver remained at the scene. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 What does touch Earth will create an ellipse of totality over the far north of Russia. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
  1. very
  2. long
  3. away
  4. extremely
  5. lengthy
  6. deep
  7. terribly
  8. distant
Adverb
  • The artists at The Library Show paid The Garage’s proposed no Milwaukee rap very little mind.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Films can change the world, or at the very least, the people who walk it.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.
    — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Adjective
  • Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor was eliminated by Ferencvaros 5-0 on aggregate following a 4-0 away loss in the second leg.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.
    — Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pablo also posted a lengthy live video reaction to the punishment yesterday, which is worth a watch/listen.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • Core aerators remove plugs about 2 to 4 inches deep and around 1/2-inch wide, and spaced about 2 to 6 inches apart, dropping them on the lawn surface.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Lovano expressed deep gratitude to Collins for steering the festival for many years and keeping the atmosphere alive.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of deep
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adjective
  • Its real-time viewing feature can show the home environment and help distant family members feel more connected.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After some major modifications, it's set to begin its five-year mission peering at new supernovas, distant galaxies and planets orbiting stars outside our solar system.
    — Berly McCoy, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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