Word
far
US/ˈfɑɹ/
UK/fˈɑː/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01at a great distance
A1 · Beginner
adv. at, to, or from a great distance in space or time.
adv. to, at, or from a considerable distance in space or time.
日本語:遠く※
Español:lejos
“How far is the nearest train station from here?”
“The explorers travelled far into the uncharted wilderness, eventually losing all contact with the base camp for several weeks.”
Usage
Often used in questions with 'how' or in negative sentences; in positive statements, 'a long way' is often preferred in speech.
02by a great amount
A2 · Elementary
adv. very much; used to emphasize a difference.
adv. by a considerable margin or degree; frequently used as an intensifier for comparative adjectives and adverbs.
日本語:ずっと※
“This new laptop is far better than my old one.”
“The initial estimates for the project were far lower than the actual costs incurred during the construction phase.”
Usage
Typically precedes a comparative adjective or adverb like 'better', 'faster', or 'more'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03distant
A1 · Beginner
adj. a long way away in space or time.
adj. remote in space, time, or relation.
日本語:遠い※
“He dreamed of travelling to far countries across the ocean.”
“The lighthouse was visible on the far horizon, blinking rhythmically against the darkening sky.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'the far side' or 'the far end'.
04extreme or distant side
B1 · Intermediate
adj. the more distant of two things.
adj. being the more distant or remote of two or more items or sides.
“The bathroom is at the far end of the hallway on the left.”
“The hikers finally reached the far side of the valley just as the sun began to set behind the peaks.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “far” in context.
Verb
01. far exceed
“The final costs of the project far exceed the original budget.”
adv + verb
02. far away
03. far less
04. far too
05. far complex
06. far concern
07. far response
08. far ahead
09. far back
10. far enough
11. far fewer
12. far more common
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
Idioms
01. a bridge too far
03. far and away
04. far be it
05. far cry
06. far post
08. go far
09. go so far as
10. go too far
Grammar
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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