far from

phrase

: of a distinctly different and especially opposite quality than

the trip was far from a failure

Examples of far from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

If the convict can help transport the loot from that camp to a safe space far from the government’s prying eyes, the warden will punch his get-outta-jail-free card. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Three people were killed when an NBC4 news helicopter crashed and burst into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth not far from a serious collision involving a Metro bus that also left two people dead. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The offensive philosophy has also worked in the majors, but the pitching, though improved, is far from elite. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far from

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum