A1adverb 1K

Far

UK /["/fɑː(r)/"]/ US /["/fɑːr/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a long distance away

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In simple words: A long distance away.

Examples

• I live far from the city center.
• The library is too far to walk to.
• He ran so far that he lost sight of his friends.
• How far can you throw this ball?
• It's far better to be honest than to lie.

Usage notes

Used to describe distance, whether physical or figurative. In informal contexts, it can also emphasize comparisons. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

far + adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'far' as 'far away'. Imagine a small dot in the distance to remember it means distance.

Collocations

• far away
• far from
• go far
• far better
• far too

Synonyms

• distant
• remote
• far-off
• faraway

Antonyms

• near
• close

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'farther' with 'further' — 'farther' for physical distance, 'further' for metaphorical.
• Incorrectly using 'far' instead of 'farther' when referring to distance.
• Saying 'more far' instead of 'farther' or just 'far'.