far
fɑːr
fartherfarthestfurther
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Definition of far - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
distanceat a great distance in space
  • The stars are far from Earth.
distantly remotely
2.
comparisonvery much when comparing differences
  • This is far better than the last version.
considerably significantly
3.
progressto an advanced stage or point
  • He has come far in his career.
distantly remotely

Adjective

1.
distancedistant in space or time
  • The far mountains were covered in snow.
distant faraway remote
2.
lengthextending a great distance
  • The far road seemed endless.
distant extensive remote
3.
extremityextreme in opinion or actions
  • His views are considered far right.
extreme radical
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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.

Origin of far

Old English, feor (distant)

Terms with far included in their meaning

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deepadj.
physical depth
extending far down from the surface
deeperadj.
depth
extending far down from the top
remoteadj.
physical space
far away in distance
wayadv.
distance
far from; not close to
yetadv.
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

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.

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  1. French:loin, lointain, ...
  2. German:weit, weit entfernt, ...
  3. Italian:lontano, distante, ...
  4. Spanish:muy lejos, lejano, ...
  5. Portuguese:longe, distante, ...
  6. Chinese:很远, 遥远的, ...
  7. Japanese:遠く, 遠い, ...
  8. Arabic:بَعِيدًا, بَعِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָחוֹק, קִיצוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:далеко, далёкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:далеко, далекий, ...
  12. Hindi:दूर, दूरस्थ, ...
FAR US
fɑːr

Definition of FAR - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: Floor Area RatioTECH.USratio of building floor area to land areaTECH.US
  • The city limits the FAR to control building size.
2.
acr: Federal Acquisition RegulationTECH.USset of rules for government buying and contractsTECH.US
  • The company must follow the FAR when bidding.
Federal Acquisition Regulation
3.
acr: Federal Aviation RegulationsTECH.USrules for flying and aircraft safetyTECH.US
  • Pilots must follow FAR to ensure safe flights.
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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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  1. French:COS, FAR, ...
  2. German:Geschossflächenzahl, VOB, ...
  3. Italian:IF, FAR, ...
  4. Spanish:FAR, Reglamento Federal de Adquisiciones, ...
  5. Portuguese:Índice de Aproveitamento, RAC, ...
  6. Chinese:容积率, 联邦采购条例, ...
  7. Japanese:容積率, FAR, ...
  8. Arabic:نسبة مساحة الطابق إلى الأرض, لائحة الاستحواذ الفيدرالية, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַחַס שְׁטַח רִצְפָּה, תַּקָּנוֹת הָרֶכֶשׁ הַפֶּדֶרָלִיּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:КПО, Федеральное регулирование закупок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коефіцієнт використання площі, FAR, ...
  12. Hindi:फर्श क्षेत्र अनुपात, FAR, ...
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