far
/fɑr/
ADJECTIVE
1. Distant in space
Located at or extending over a considerable distance from a particular place, person, or point of reference.
1.1. Geographically distant or remote
Describes a place, object, or location situated a considerable distance away from another place or point of reference.
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Antonyms
Examples
- They bought a house in a far village surrounded by mountains.
- The far islands are accessible only by boat.
- She visited a far country to study its culture.
Related Words
- away
- afar
- removed
- out-of-the-way
- inaccessible
1.2. Distant in time
Describes a point, period, or event situated a considerable amount of time before or after the present.
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Antonyms
Examples
- In the far future, humans may establish settlements on other planets.
- The story takes place in a far age when kingdoms ruled the land.
- Their ancestors came from a far period in the region's history.
Related Words
- ancient
- forthcoming
- eventual
- historical
- long-term
1.3. The more distant of two things
Identifies the one of two objects, places, or positions that is farther away from the observer or a specified reference point.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- nearer
- closer
- nearest
- proximate
Examples
- The far side of the building receives very little sunlight.
- She parked in the far corner of the lot.
- The far end of the corridor leads to the library.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Extending over a great distance
Covering or involving a considerable length, range, or extent from one point to another.
2.1. Long in physical extent
Describes something that stretches over a considerable length or distance.
Synonyms
- long
- lengthy
- extended
- prolonged
- extensive
Antonyms
- short
- brief
- limited
- compact
Examples
- The far road winds through forests before reaching the coast.
- They followed a far trail that extended beyond the mountain range.
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ADJECTIVE
3. Extreme in degree, position, or nature
Situated at or characterized by an extreme point, position, or degree rather than a central or moderate one.
3.1. Politically or ideologically extreme
Describes political beliefs, movements, or positions that are considerably removed from the mainstream or political center.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- moderate
- centrist
- mainstream
- middle-of-the-road
Examples
- The party's far political wing advocated sweeping changes to the constitution.
- His views were considered far outside the political mainstream.
Related Words
- ideological
- militant
- partisan
- extremist
- reactionary
3.2. Greatly different in nature or quality
Describes two things that differ considerably in character, quality, degree, or essential nature.
Synonyms
- widely different
- divergent
- disparate
- dissimilar
- distinct
Antonyms
Examples
- The two proposals are far different in their approach to education.
- Their expectations were far removed from the actual results.
Related Words
- contrasting
- opposing
- incompatible
- unlike
- discrepant
ADVERB
4. At or to a great distance
At, toward, or over a considerable distance in space, time, or extent.
4.1. Moving or extending over a great distance
Indicates that someone or something is located, moves, or extends a considerable distance from a starting point or reference location.
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Antonyms
Examples
- The travelers journeyed far across the desert.
- The sound could be heard far beyond the village.
- She moved far away from her hometown.
Related Words
4.2. To a considerable extent or degree
Indicates that something exceeds another in amount, quality, importance, or degree by a substantial margin.
Synonyms
- considerably
- substantially
- significantly
- greatly
- markedly
- much
Antonyms
- slightly
- marginally
- minimally
- barely
- hardly
Examples
- This solution is far better than the previous one.
- The new model performs far more efficiently than its predecessor.
- The actual cost was far higher than expected.
Related Words
- noticeably
- appreciably
- immensely
- exceedingly
- exceptionally
4.3. By a large margin or difference
Emphasizes that one person, result, or outcome surpasses another by a substantial amount.
Synonyms
- decisively
- easily
- comfortably
- by a wide margin
- substantially
Antonyms
- narrowly
- barely
- marginally
- slightly
Examples
- She was far the most experienced candidate for the position.
- The team won far more comfortably than anyone had predicted.
Related Words
- overwhelmingly
- clearly
- markedly
- significantly
NOUN
5. A type of wheat or a group of piglets
A noun referring either to spelt, an ancient type of wheat, or to a litter of young pigs.
5.1. Spelt wheat
An archaic or historical name for spelt, an ancient cereal grain cultivated for food, particularly in historical references to Roman agriculture.
Synonyms
- spelt
- spelt wheat
Examples
- The ancient Romans cultivated far as a source of grain.
- Historical records describe far as an important agricultural crop.
Related Words
- wheat
- cereal
- grain
- Triticum spelta
- emmer
5.2. A litter of piglets
A collective term for a group of young pigs born to the same sow, also known as a farrow.
Synonyms
- farrow
- litter of piglets
- piglet litter
Examples
- The farmer carefully inspected the far of piglets after birth.
- The sow gave birth to a healthy far in the early morning.
Related Words
- piglets
- sow
- porker
- swine
- litter