far

[fahr] / fɑr /

ADJECTIVE

at a great distance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep distant long

STRONG

bit miles piece remote ways

WEAK

afar end of rainbow far piece far-flung far-off far-removed faraway good ways middle of nowhere out-of-the-way outlying removed stone's throw

ADVERB

considerably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

much significantly somewhat well

WEAK

decidedly extremely greatly incomparably notably quite very very much

ADVERB

at a great distance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep distant long

STRONG

bit miles piece remote ways

WEAK

a good way a long way afar end of rainbow far piece far-flung far-off far-removed faraway good ways middle of nowhere out-of-the-way outlying removed stone's throw

Example Sentences

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The modern mansion is a far cry from the historic dwelling that previously occupied the parcel—and was described as a “gorgeous relic” in one report about its listing.

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Here’s a guide to what is public so far:

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the greenback was also helped by a weaker Japanese yen after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates as expected but failed to boost expectations for further imminent rate rises.

From The Wall Street Journal

Separately, the FCA confirmed it had started an investigation into the company, but didn’t disclose any further information.

From The Wall Street Journal

The CFO is looking for any signs that the product switches have hurt sales, and so far hasn’t noticed any.

From The Wall Street Journal

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