Synonyms for

Far

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

Definition

At or to a great distance in space or time.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

distant remote removed

Informal

way off miles away a long way off

Literary

yonder afar

Antonyms

near close nearby proximate adjacent immediate

Common collocations

  • far away
  • as far as
  • far from
  • so far
  • far reaching
  • far cry
  • far out

Word family

adjective far
adverb far

Usage note

The adverb 'far' is often used in comparisons (e.g., 'much farther'). 'Far' can also be used informally to express surprise or admiration (e.g., 'Far out!').

Example sentences

  1. The moon is far away from the Earth.
  2. I can run farther than you because I have longer legs.
  3. The store is too far from my house to walk.
  4. We drove far to get to the beach.
  5. The teacher could see that I was far behind in my reading.

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