Far
[fɑː] or [fɑr]
Definition
(adj.) located at a great distance in time or space or degree; 'we come from a far country'; 'far corners of the earth'; 'the far future'; 'a far journey'; 'the far side of the road'; 'far from the truth'; 'far in the future' .
(adj.) being of a considerable distance or length; 'a far trek' .
(adj.) beyond a norm in opinion or actions; 'the far right' .
(adj.) being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle; 'the horse on the right is the far horse'; 'the right side is the far side of the horse' .
(adv.) at or to or from a great distance in space; 'he traveled far'; 'strayed far from home'; 'sat far away from each other'.
(adv.) remote in time; 'if we could see far into the future'; 'all that happened far in the past'.
(adv.) to a considerable degree; very much; 'a far far better thing that I do'; 'felt far worse than yesterday'; 'eyes far too close together'.
(adv.) at or to a certain point or degree; 'I can only go so far before I have to give up'; 'how far can we get with this kind of argument?'.
(adv.) to an advanced stage or point; 'a young man who will go very far'.
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Definition
(n.) A young pig, or a litter of pigs.
(a.) Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
(a.) Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
(a.) Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
(a.) Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
(a.) The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts.
(adv.) To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
(adv.) To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
(adv.) In great part; as, the day is far spent.
(adv.) In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Remote, distant, not near.
ad. [1]. To a great distance.[2]. Almost, well-nigh, in great part.[3]. Very much, in a great degree.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See DISTANT]
Checker: Phyllis
Definition
space or proportion: remotely: considerably or in great part: very much: to a great height: to a certain point degree or distance.—v.t. (prov.) to remove to a distance.—adjs. Far′-away′ distant: abstracted absent-minded; Far′-fetched fetched or brought from a remote place: forced unnatural—(obs.) Far′fet.—advs. Far′-forth (Spens.) very far; Far′most most distant or remote.—n. Far′ness the state of being far: remoteness distance.—adj. and adv. Far′-off distant.—adjs. Far′-reach′ing exerting influence to a great distance and for a long time; Far′-sight′ed seeing to a great distance: having defective eyesight for near objects; Far′-sought sought for at a distance; Far′-spent far advanced.—Far and away by a great deal; By far in a very great degree; I'll see you far (or farther) first I will not do it by any means; In so far as to the extent that.
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Examples
- It was generally believed that there would be a flurry; that some of the extreme Southern States would go so far as to pass ordinances of secession. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Go back as far as you will into the vague past, there was always a Damascus. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- He had not read far when he rested his head upon his two hands--to hide his face from me. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- We did not go very far along the road, for Holmes stopped the instant that the curve hid us from the landlord's view. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- So far it seemed clear enough. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- And I am glad of another thing, and that is, that of course you know you may depend upon my keeping it and always so far deserving it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The subject of gymnastic leads Plato to the sister subject of medicine, which he further illustrates by the parallel of law. Plato. The Republic.
- Is there anything further which I can explain, Dr. Trevelyan? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- He kissed Amy as she started up to meet him, nodded to Fanny, nodded to his father, gloomed on the visitor without further recognition, and sat down. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Zat Arras will permit you in due time to reflect further upon the magnanimous offer he has made you. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Could you commission any friend of yours to bring me a pair, if you've no further use for 'em? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Capitalists and manufacturers had been rendered so conservative by the large loss of money in the Roxbury Company, that they were disinclined to have anything further to do with it. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Shrinking to the furthest corner of the seat, he demanded to know what they wanted there. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- This was the pit furthest in the country, near the woods. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- In the dark corner, furthest both from the light and from the fireplace? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I think, Colonel, that you and Watson might return now, and I will be with you again in an hour at the furthest. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- It was known directly, to the furthest confines of the crowd. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Arriving at the furthest verge of the Plain, we rode a little way up a hill and found ourselves at Endor, famous for its witch. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- There is no one else, and no sound could alarm those who are in the farther wing. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Those were very simple facts, and my judgment went no farther. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Having discovered this relation, which requires no farther examination, I am curious to find some other of their qualities. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Believe me, and Elinor spoke it with the truest sincerity, nothing could be farther from my intention than to give you such an idea. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Then came your dear mother to torture me farther, with all her kindness and confidence. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- There's two on you,' said the man, thrusting the candle farther out, and shielding his eyes with his hand. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I drew back, with Mr. Bruff and Betteredge, into the farthest corner by the bed. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- To the west there was a line of rifle pits some two miles back from the river at the farthest point. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Tars Tarkas, whose giant stature towered high above the rest of us, could see the farthest. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I have observed in books written by men, that period assigned as the farthest to which a husband's ardour extends. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- And as to conceit, he is the farthest from it of any man I know. Jane Austen. Emma.
- It is the idea farthest from my thoughts. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
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