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

Leo's packed three-day itinerary in Uruguay includes a visit to a neighborhood plagued by gang violence, a Mass in Paysandú, around 230 miles from the capital, and another Mass in the city of Florida, about 60 miles from Montevideo.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Amenities and experiences The resort spans over 148 acres of grounds, including 43 miles of hiking and biking trails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of mile

Adverb

Further afield, Particular Crowd bought Latin America, Falcon Films took the Middle East and North Africa and BookMyShow acquired India.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Further afield is Park Güell, a complex of gardens featuring Gaudí’s signature architectural details and colours.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of afield

Adverb

Already buzzing just two weeks after opening, this is sure to become a hotspot for locals and guests, both at the hotel and those staying elsewhere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Then add the issue to your records and check whether related activity appears elsewhere.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of elsewhere

Adverb

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and bounce gently up and down, letting the vibration move from the head through the jaw, neck, chest, shoulders, abdomen, hips, knees, calves and feet.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
According to National Geographic, Mars and Jupiter will appear to about one pinky-width apart.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of apart

Adverb

Ginza’s boutiques are a short taxi ride away, while nearby metro stations connect you swiftly to Shibuya, Omotesando and beyond.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026