far
far
fɑr
faar
British pronunciation
/fɑː/

Definition & Meaning of "far"in English

far
[comparative form: farther][superlative form: farthest]
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She could hear the music from far down the street.
She walked far into the forest before finding the hidden lake.
02

to a large degree

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She was far more talented than her peers.
The weather was far too hot for comfort.
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at a considerable distance in time

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The technology we have now will seem primitive far in the future.
The ruins were built far in the past, long before modern civilization.
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to an advanced stage or point in progress

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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.
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situated at a considerable distance in space

far definition and meaning
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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.
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relating to a time that is very distant from the present, either in the past or future

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The ancient ruins were remnants of a far age long forgotten.
Her predictions extend into a far future we can barely imagine.
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relating to the extreme end or position in a spectrum, such as political views

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The far left advocates for more radical social reforms.
The far left side of the argument was often ignored in debates.
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covering a wide range or having far-reaching impact

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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.
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