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Definition of far - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
distanceat a great distance in space
- The stars are far from Earth.
2.
comparisonvery much when comparing differences
- This is far better than the last version.
3.
progressto an advanced stage or point
- He has come far in his career.
4.
timeat a remote time in the past or future
- The event happened far in the past.
5.
currentup to the present moment
- So far, everything is going well.
6.
amountto what extent or degree
- How far can you run without stopping?
7.
languagein expressions to indicate uncertainty
- As far as I know, he is coming.
Adjective
1.
distancedistant in space or time
- The far mountains were covered in snow.
2.
lengthextending a great distance
- The far road seemed endless.
3.
extremityextreme in opinion or actions
- His views are considered far right.
Expressions with far
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thing very different from something else
Her new job is a far cry from her old one.
very different from something else
Her lifestyle is far removed from his.
very drunk or intoxicated
He was too far gone to drive home.
at a great distance from a place
They traveled far afield to find new markets.
indicating a specific point or limit
We walked as far as the park.
over a great distance or large area
The news spread far and wide.
everything is going well up to now
We've finished the first part of the project, so far so good.
go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable
He tends to take things too far during arguments.
exceeding acceptable limits or boundaries
Reading my texts without asking? That's going too far.
go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable in actions
You carry things too far when you joke about that.
extend an action beyond reasonable limits
He carried the joke too far and offended everyone.
fail to meet expectations or standards
The project fell far short of our expectations.
in many places or locations widely
The news spread far and near.
very different or not connected to something
Her style is far removed from traditional art.
rare and not commonly found
Opportunities like this are few and far between.
exceed acceptable limits or boundaries
His joke went a bit far and upset everyone.
exceed acceptable or reasonable limits
He went too far with his harsh criticism during the meeting..
spend money carefully so it lasts longer
She knows how to make her money go far.
almost reaching a particular amount or level
The stadium holds not far short of 50,000 people.
make someone lose control by pressuring too much
They pushed Mark too far during the negotiations.
very advanced compared to its current time
The inventor's ideas were far ahead of its time.
by a large degree or margin
She is far and away the best singer.
not at all similar to something
Her new house is a far cry from her old one.
completely different from what was expected or assumed
He seemed angry, but far from it.
Origin of far
Old English, feor (distant)
Terms with far included in their meaning
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physical depth
extending far down from the surface
depth
extending far down from the top
physical space
far away in distance
distance
far from; not close to
so far
up to now or until a specified or implied time
spatial
in a place far away from something
viewing
viewed or observed from far away
location position
in a position far up on something
far away
at a far point or area from the observer
distant past
at a time far in the past
distance
very far away in distance
distance
far down through something or into something
physical depth
far down or far into something
distance
far away in space or time
overall amount
how far something reaches or applies, or how great it is
remote
far from towns and hard to reach
relative distance
not far away in relative terms
enthusiastic approval
excellent, far above normal
distance
far away from a specific place or point
achievement
far from achieving a goal or state
distant past
at a time far in the past
quality
in the best condition or state so far
origin
originate from a far location or source
weather
thunder heard from far away
Examples of far in a sentence
He threw the ball as far as he could. She is far more experienced than her peers. The new model is far superior in performance. The project has progressed far beyond expectations. She has traveled far in her personal growth. The prophecy speaks of events far in the future.
Legends from far in the past still influence us. Far, the new policy has reduced delays. The results are encouraging far. We have not gotten far with the repairs yet. Far more people attended than we expected. So far as I can tell, the store is still open. As far as we know, no one was hurt. The far horizon seemed unreachable. They traveled to a far country for adventure. The far mountains were covered in snow. She gazed at the far horizon with wonder. Her far left stance alienated some voters. The group's far approach led to radical changes.
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- French:loin, lointain, ...
- German:weit, weit entfernt, ...
- Italian:lontano, distante, ...
- Spanish:muy lejos, lejano, ...
- Portuguese:longe, distante, ...
- Chinese:很远, 遥远的, ...
- Japanese:遠く, 遠い, ...
- Arabic:بَعِيدًا, بَعِيد, ...
- Hebrew:רָחוֹק, קִיצוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:далеко, далёкий, ...
- Ukrainian:далеко, далекий, ...
- Hindi:दूर, दूरस्थ, ...
Definition of FAR - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Floor Area RatioTECH. US ratio of building floor area to land areaTECH. US
- The city limits the FAR to control building size.
2.
acr: Federal Acquisition RegulationTECH. US set of rules for government buying and contractsTECH. US
- The company must follow the FAR when bidding.
3.
acr: Federal Aviation RegulationsTECH. US rules for flying and aircraft safetyTECH. US
- Pilots must follow FAR to ensure safe flights.
Origin of FAR
Old English feorr (far)
Examples of FAR in a sentence
A high FAR allows for taller buildings. FAR compliance is required for this contract. They reviewed the FAR before submitting proposals. FAR outlines the requirements for aircraft maintenance. Compliance with FAR is mandatory for all airlines.
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- French:COS, FAR, ...
- German:Geschossflächenzahl, VOB, ...
- Italian:IF, FAR, ...
- Spanish:FAR, Reglamento Federal de Adquisiciones, ...
- Portuguese:Índice de Aproveitamento, RAC, ...
- Chinese:容积率, 联邦采购条例, ...
- Japanese:容積率, FAR, ...
- Arabic:نسبة مساحة الطابق إلى الأرض, لائحة الاستحواذ الفيدرالية, ...
- Hebrew:יַחַס שְׁטַח רִצְפָּה, תַּקָּנוֹת הָרֶכֶשׁ הַפֶּדֶרָלִיּוֹת, ...
- Russian:КПО, Федеральное регулирование закупок, ...
- Ukrainian:коефіцієнт використання площі, FAR, ...
- Hindi:फर्श क्षेत्र अनुपात, FAR, ...
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