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afar

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of afar

a long distance

  • the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
Synonyms of afar

country mile, far cry, long haul, mile
Words Related to afar

infinity, light-year
Antonyms of afar

hair, inch, step, stone's throw

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