: remote in time or space

Examples of far-off in a Sentence

many a young person has joined the military with the hope of traveling to far-off places the impossibility of predicting what life will be like in the far-off future
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The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 This ironically makes far-off Central Asia, traditionally not high on the list of American foreign policy priorities despite its geopolitical importance, one of the most promising destinations for American tech investment in the next 5-10 years. Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Its high-response linear actuator (HLA) focus motor snaps between near and far-off subjects in an instant, even with the a7R IV's autofocus system, which isn't as speedy as more recent Sony and L-mount cameras. PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025 What used to seem like a far-off dream is a reality now for Shaw. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-off

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-off was in the 15th century

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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-off. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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far-off

adjective
ˈfär-ˈȯf
: remote in time or space

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