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

Meanwhile, 75 miles to the north of Rota, residents of the islands of Saipan and Tinian were hunkering down for impacts from the second super typhoon to hit the area this year.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The All-Star Game being held in Philadelphia, only about 70 miles from Kurtz’s hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, made the selection even more special for the 23-year-old.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of mile

Adverb

Of course, James spent a great part of his life abroad, and toward the end of his life became a British citizen.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of abroad

Adverb

Quite understandably at this time of deep uncertainty and major conflict in the Middle East, British travellers are opting to visit Europe rather than venturing farther afield.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Farther afield are a stabling block, paddocks, a boating lake, and unspoiled woodland.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of afield

Adverb

Kelly Davis wasn’t planning on staying for the Sheryl Crow concert, coming to Fan Fest before leaving for a World Cup gathering elsewhere.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
After the update, College Football Points can no longer be applied in Dynasty or Road to Glory, though any remaining balance stays in the account and can be spent elsewhere in the game.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of elsewhere

Adverb

The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Two communities, 100 miles apart, may be choosing different answers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of apart

Adverb

While some states allow residents to package sharps in secure containers and throw them away in household trash, Massachusetts takes a different approach.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Last week, a group of about 50 residents rallied a block away from the warehouse and demanded the company clean up the debris from the fire and then pack up and leave.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026