far

²far

adj

farther or furtherfarthest or furthest

Definition of FAR

1

a : remote in space b : distinctly different in quality or relationship c : remote in time

2

a : long <a far journey> b : of notable extent : comprehensive <a man of far vision>

3

: the more distant of two <the far end>

4

: extreme <the far left> <a far right political organization>

Examples of FAR

1. the far corners of the world
2. the far reaches of outer space

First Known Use of FAR

before 12th century

Related to FAR

Synonyms: extended, long, great, lengthy, long-drawn-out (or long-drawn), long-lived, long-term

Antonyms: brief, little, mini, short, shortish, short-lived, short-term

Related Words: aeonian (or aeonic), endless, everlasting, interminable, persistent; longish, overlong, prolonged, protracted; permanent; all-day, all-night; multiday, multiyear

Near Antonyms: abrupt, sudden; abbreviated, condensed, curtailed, shortened; ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, transient, transitory; impermanent; short-range

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