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from afar

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Definition of from afar

: from a great distance
  • Their fans come from afar to watch them play.
  • the Earth as it is seen/viewed from afar
  • He loved/worshipped/admired her from afar.

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afar play

  1. : from, to, or at a great distance

  1. : a great distance

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