Synonyms for far

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : fahr

Phonetic Transcription : fɑr

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Définition of far

Origin : Old English feorr "far, remote, distant, to a great distance, long ago," from Proto-Germanic *ferro (cf. Old Saxon ferr, Old Frisian fer, Old Norse fjarre, Dutch ver, Old High German ferro, German fern, Gothic fairra), from PIE *per- "through, across, beyond" (cf. Sanskrit parah "farther, remote, ulterior," Hittite para "outside of," Greek pera "across, beyond," Latin per "through," Old Irish ire "farther"). Far East "China, Japan, and surrounding regions" is from 1838.

adj at a great distance
adv considerably

Example sentences :

These losses are doubtless irreparable so far as the stocks in question are concerned.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

He was far from expecting to meet him on shipboard bound to India.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Uncle Peter did succeed in walking as far as Madison Square.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I can't say, captain, for I don't know the man; but I don't like to trust any man too far.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

He came home with me, and, far from having perished at sea, is now alive and well.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

You've had contrary winds so far, but you've borne up against them.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

There is another article, and far more damaging, in the indictment.
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

Mrs. Rushton and her son occupied a little cottage, not far from the factory.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

So far, the story of ancient man has been the record of a wonderful achievement.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

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