far
n. placen. at or to a long distance away. You use this to talk about how much space is between two things.
n. at, to, or by a considerable distance in space or time. Often used in interrogative and negative constructions to indicate extent.
The nearest gas station is not far from here.
We had to walk quite far into the woods before we found the hidden waterfall.
The implications of the new policy extend far beyond the immediate financial impact, potentially reshaping the entire social landscape of the region.
Commonly used with 'away' or 'from'; in affirmative statements, 'a long way' is often preferred over 'far' in neutral registers.
The house is very far.The house is very far away.When 'far' is used as a complement after the verb 'to be' in affirmative sentences, it usually requires 'away' or a prepositional phrase.
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a bridge too far
A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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far and away
By a large degree or margin; greatly (used before comparative and superlative adjectives).