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Definition of afar
: from, to, or at a great distance roamed afar
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Origin and Etymology of afar
Middle English afer, from on fer at a distance and of fer from a distance
afar
Definition of afar
: a great distance saw him from afar
Examples of afar in a Sentence
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
Recent Examples of afar from the Web
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In one stunning photo, the couple stands in front of a clearing, Jason staring afar, Ashley gazing at the camera.
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First Known Use of afar
14th century
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Definition of afar for Students
: from, at, or to a great distance wandered afar
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