AFAR Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of afar

as in mile

a long distance the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar

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Recent Examples of afar

Noun

In the old days, few people thought twice about listing their home phones; they were published in the local phone book, but accessing the white pages from afar was enough of a chore to discourage, say, stalkers. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city? — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019

Adverb

But millions more monitor the livestream from afar, eagerly awaiting the next big announcements. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 As with Jakucionis, Larsson could be a key component amid depleted Heat depth with an Antetokounmpo deal — or the Heat might have to watch his development from afar, if dealt in an Antetokounmpo deal. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for afar

Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar

Noun

The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 7 miles east-southeast of Gilroy and occurred at a depth of 3 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Residents and visitors racked up nearly 1 million miles on one company’s scooters and e-bikes over the six weeks Atlanta hosted World Cup matches.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of mile

Adverb

Meanwhile, stylist Lexie Polito, co-owner of the luxury loungewear brand Sunshine Society, falls a little farther afield.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a two-hour trip from London and a number of ticket-holders expressed their disappointment online, alleging to have arrived from as far afield as Canada.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of afield

Adverb

The trend has been seen in countries like the United States and elsewhere, but takes on particular significance in Asia, where people generally live longer.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
The cancer cell itself would have to leave its original host and continue growing elsewhere, according to the study authors.

— Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of elsewhere

Adverb

The Odyssey is built on a pattern of girls’ fear and women’s dehumanization, and the two sisters embody how men’s violence is breaking apart the world.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Two of those photographs were taken on the same night within hours of one another and several miles apart, according to a University of Idaho news release, indicating multiple ringtails likely live in the area.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026

Definition of apart

Adverb

The parents blame state cuts and insurance changes that keep some specialists away from patients.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
But this replacement adoption has strings attached, in the form of a father (Fabrizio Odetto) who’d already been trying to get Giulia away from his dissolute ex, and is not about to hand her over to some rich third party.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026