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Definition far in British English

far adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb
/fɑː(r)/

Far can be used in the following ways:

as an adverb: Have you travelled far today?

after the verb ‘to be’: We can walk to school – it isn’t far.

as an adjective: on the far side of the river

Far is used mainly in questions and negatives when talking about distance. In positive statements we usually say a long way: It’s a long way to the nearest hospital.

Further, farther, furthest, and farthest can all be used for talking about distance: Stand further/farther away from me.Who can jump furthest/farthest?

Further is often used for talking about the degree to which something happens: I expect prices to rise further (=rise more). But farther, farthest, and furthest are not often used in this way.

Further is also used as an adjective to mean ‘additional’: There has been no further news. But farther cannot be used in this way.

1

a long distance

1.1

a long distance

Example

You can go outside and play, but don't go far.

Example

The main post office is not far from the library.

Example

Then from far away the train whistle sounded.

Example

He always sat as far back as possible in the lecture hall.

Synonyms and related words
distant far apart
1.2

used for asking or stating how great a distance is

Example

How far does this road go?

Example

How far is it to the next town?

Example

She had got as far as the museum before he found her.

Synonyms and related words
long little away
1.3

used for referring to the end or side of something that is a greater distance from you

Example

She moved to the far side of the bed to make room.

Example

He saw Lynn standing at the far end of the bar.

Synonyms and related words
distant far apart
1.4

used for referring to the part of an area or space that is nearest one side or end of it

Example

I'm the one on the far left.

Example

a little village in the far north of Scotland

Synonyms and related words
about across after
1.5

distant

Example

a traveller from a far country

Synonyms and related words
distant far apart
2

used for emphasizing a difference when you are making a comparison

Example

The situation is bad in England, but it is far worse in Scotland.

Example

The Prime Minister is far more interested in the vote.

Example

There are more than 97 signatures, which is far above the required number.

Example

The results were far below our expectations.

Example

The issue is far too important to be discussed behind closed doors.

Example

You eat far too much.

Synonyms and related words
than relatively whereas
3

used for saying or asking how much progress someone or something makes

Example

How far have you got with the planning?

Example

We want to stress just how far the committee has progressed.

Example

We're not going to get very far if we don't trust each other.

Synonyms and related words
progress development advance
4

used for asking or saying how true something is or to what degree it happens

4.1

used for asking or saying how true something is or to what degree it happens

Example

How far do you think the novel supports the idea that women should never rely on men?

Example

The latest opinion polls show how far the government's popularity has fallen.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
4.2

used for talking about how extreme someone's actions are or how great an effect they have

Example

Do you think feminism has gone too far?

Example

I realize that she wants to protect her children, but she's carrying it too far.

Example

He even went as far as to accuse me of betraying him.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
5

a long time in the past or the future, or a long time before or after a particular time

Example

The bank had intended to be a global leader far into the next century.

Example

A castle has stood on this site since as far back as 1230.

Example

The date of an election is not normally announced so far in advance.

Definition far in British English

Related Words

Words related to far:

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