far side

noun

1
: the farther side
the far side of the lake
2
or farside : the side of the moon away from the earth
the lunar farside
Phrases
on the far side of
: beyond
just on the far side of 40

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The analysis revealed that the mantle beneath the near versus the far side of the moon has a difference in its ability to deform—one of about 2–3 percent. Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 More recently, in 2019, China’s Chang’e 4 achieved the first soft landing on the Moon’s far side. Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 12 May 2025 Staffers, friendly and efficient, were milling about with purpose as we were seated at a table for two on the far side of the room. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025 As the sound escaped through the sky well, the Sacred Sphere, on the far side of the room, trembled. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for far side

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Far side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20side. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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