The word "far" is spelled with the letters F-A-R. Its pronunciation is transcribed as /fɑr/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. This indicates that the vowel sound is a back, unrounded, open vowel (represented by the "a" symbol) and the consonant sounds are /f/ and /r/. The sound /f/ is a voiceless labiodental fricative, produced by bringing the lower lip into contact with the upper teeth, while /r/ is a voiced alveolar approximant, produced with the tongue raised towards the alveolar ridge without touching it.
adjective
1. Situated at a considerable distance in space, extended in an opposite direction, or remote in time.
Example: "The city is far from here, it will take us hours to get there."
2. Describing a distant or remote place that is located at a significant distance from the speaker or within sight.
Example: "We traveled to a far country to explore its unique culture."
3. Indicating a high degree or extent, implying a considerable amount or considerable distance in degree, extent, or time.
Example: "Their relationship has progressed far beyond what I expected."
adverb
1. To or at a considerably long distance or extent in space, degree, or time.
Example: "She was relieved to be far away from the noise of the city."
2. Used to emphasize the extent or intensity of an action, quality, or condition.
Example: "The athlete ran far ahead of his competitors in the race."
3. Expressing exclusion, exception, or contrast from what is expected or anticipated.
Example: "This author's style is far from typical; it's inventive and refreshing."
noun
1. A remote or distant point, extent, or period in time or space.
Example: "The treasure was hidden in a far corner of the island."
2. A great extent or degree, implying a considerable distance or difference.
Example: "He reached a far greater understanding of the topic after attending the seminar."
verb (intransitive, followed by 'from')
1. To be distant or remotely situated in space, time, or quality.
Example: "The two cities are far from each other."
2. To exceed or go beyond a stated limit, extent, or degree.
Example
• At a distance.
• Distant; remote; more distant; remoter of the two.
• Remotely; very much; in a great part, as, "the night is far spent".
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word far originated in Old English as feorr, derived from the Germanic root *fer. This root has Indo-European origins, and its original meaning was beyond, yonder, suggesting a sense of distance or separation. Over time, through various linguistic changes and developments, the word eventually became the modern English far.