Synonyms for

Afar

Verb / ʌˈfɑ:r / Another word for afar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at, to, or from a distance

Synonyms & similar words

distant remote far-flung removed outlying far-off far-removed far wide far-out farthermost furthest removed faraway far-off farthest remote outlying far-flung

Synonyms by register

Formal

remotely distantly far away

Informal

way over there out there a ways off

Literary

from afar far-off

Antonyms

near close nearby present here at hand

Common collocations

  • seen from afar
  • heard from afar
  • known afar
  • afar off
  • from afar
  • afar and wide
  • afar it seemed

Word family

adverb afar

Usage note

Afar is an adverb meaning at or from a great distance. It is often used in a literary or slightly archaic context.

Example sentences

  1. I can see the city afar.
  2. The ship sailed afar.
  3. He dreamt of traveling afar.
  4. The bird flew afar to find food.
  5. We can't see the stars afar during the day.

Quotes

  • I love to watch the sunset afar.
  • The world is a beautiful place, seen from afar.
  • Sometimes, the best view is seen from afar.

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