Far
volume
British pronunciation/fˈɑː/
American pronunciation/ˈfɑɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "far"

example
Example
click on words
She could hear the music from far down the street.
She walked far into the forest before finding the hidden lake.
The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops.
02

to a large degree

example
Example
click on words
She was far more talented than her peers.
The weather was far too hot for comfort.
He was far from pleased with the results.
03

at a considerable distance in time

example
Example
click on words
The technology we have now will seem primitive far in the future.
The ruins were built far in the past, long before modern civilization.
If you look far back in history, you'll find fascinating changes in human society.
04

to an advanced stage or point in progress

example
Example
click on words
She has the talent and drive to go very far in her career.
With his dedication to his studies, he will go far in academia.
Their innovative ideas could take the company far in the industry.
01

situated at a considerable distance in space

far definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The village lay on the far side of the river, barely visible through the mist.
They trekked to a far island untouched by modern development.
The spacecraft traveled to a far corner of the solar system.
02

relating to a time that is very distant from the present, either in the past or future

example
Example
click on words
The ancient ruins were remnants of a far age long forgotten.
Her predictions extend into a far future we can barely imagine.
Stories from a far past were passed down through generations.
03

relating to the extreme end or position in a spectrum, such as political views

example
Example
click on words
The far left side of the argument was often ignored in debates.
The candidate ’s proposals were seen as far left, calling for significant government intervention in the economy.
The far right continues to dominate discussions in certain political circles.
04

covering a wide range or having far-reaching impact

example
Example
click on words
His far vision allowed him to see opportunities where others saw only challenges.
The project had a far reach, touching on issues across multiple industries.
The study provided far-reaching conclusions about climate change and its global effects.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store