Far
n.
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A young pig, or a litter of pigs. (Zool.)
Far
a.
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Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
They said, . . . We be come from a far country.
The nations far and near contend in choice.
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Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
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Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
They that are far from thee ahsll perish.
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Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther.
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The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts.
Phrases & Compounds
- By far
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by much; by a great difference.
- Far between
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with a long distance (of space or time) between; at long intervals.
Far
adv.
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To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
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To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
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In great part; as, the day is far spent.
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In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.
Phrases & Compounds
- As far as
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to the extent, or degree, that. See As far as, under As.
- Far off
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At a great distance, absolutely or relatively.
- Far other
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different by a great degree; not the same; quite unlike.
- Far and near
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at a distance and close by; throughout a whole region.
- Far and wide
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distantly and broadly; comprehensively.
- From far
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from a great distance; from a remote place.