AFAR Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of afar

as in mile

a long distance the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar

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Recent Examples of afar

Noun

In the old days, few people thought twice about listing their home phones; they were published in the local phone book, but accessing the white pages from afar was enough of a chore to discourage, say, stalkers. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city? — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019

Adverb

But millions more monitor the livestream from afar, eagerly awaiting the next big announcements. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 As with Jakucionis, Larsson could be a key component amid depleted Heat depth with an Antetokounmpo deal — or the Heat might have to watch his development from afar, if dealt in an Antetokounmpo deal. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for afar

Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar

Noun

Tropical storm-force winds extend out up to 175 miles from the center of the storm.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Among them is Dugi Otok, said Mark Palmer in The Times – a verdant, 26-mile-long sliver of limestone that lies an easy ferry ride from the fascinating harbour town of Zadar.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of mile

Adverb

Most dove hunters go afield opening weekend only, mostly for the social aspect.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
College football won’t be the same in Evanston after this place opens, regardless of how many games Northwestern wins or loses, and that might be true a lot further afield, too.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of afield

Adverb

There is no doubt the quality of players that managers have available plays a massive part in how expressive their style becomes but as ideas go, Luis Enrique’s use of his wide players last season definitely set PSG apart.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Born 10 months apart, these Irish twins are the yin to the other’s yang.

— Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of apart

Adverb

The impact jostled loose a few petals before the circle of blossoms slowly drifted away on the luminescent blue Bermudian swells.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan will remember the 99-yard drive that put the game away at the start of the fourth quarter.

— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026