Far — Defs

01 n. A young pig, or a litter of pigs.

02 a. Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.

1.
Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
“They said, . . . We be come from a far country.” — Josh. ix. 6.

“The nations far and near contend in choice.” — Dryden.
2.
Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
3.
Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
“They that are far from thee ahsll perish.” — Ps. lxxiii. 27.
4.
Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
“He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther.” — F. Anstey.
5.
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 — by much; by a great difference.

Far between — with a long distance (of space or time) between; at long intervals.

03 adv. To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.

1.
To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
2.
To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
3.
In great part; as, the day is far spent.
4.
In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
“Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.” — Prov. xxxi. 10.

Phrases & compounds

As far as — to the extent, or degree, that. See As far as, under As.

Far off — At a great distance, absolutely or relatively.

Far other — different by a great degree; not the same; quite unlike.

Far and near — at a distance and close by; throughout a whole region.

Far and wide — distantly and broadly; comprehensively.

From far — from a great distance; from a remote place.