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far away

fixed phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

fixed phr.. This describes a place that is a long distance from you or from another point.

fixed phr.. An adverbial phrase indicating a great spatial distance from the speaker or a reference point.


SIMPLE

The next town is far away.

CONTEXTUAL

She moved to a city far away from her family for university.

COMPLEX

In the story, the hero journeys to a magical kingdom far away, beyond the known maps and across treacherous seas.

Usage

When specifying the reference point, use the preposition 'from' (e.g., 'far away from home').

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'nearby' or 'close by'. Note that 'far' can be used alone, but 'far away' often adds emphasis on the great distance.

Pitfall

My home is far away my office.My home is far away from my office.When you say what something is distant from, you must use the preposition 'from'.

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