far 1 of 2

adverb

ˈfär How to pronounce far (audio)
Definition of farnext
as in very
to a great degree the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

far

2 of 2

adjective

1
as in long
lasting for a considerable time the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in away
not close in time or space the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of far
Adverb
Forecasters said the system is expected to be short-lived because of hostile environmental conditions starting on Friday that will prevent it from developing further. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 However, it’s known to wander farther abroad and has been spotted as far away as Iceland, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a research and conservation institute. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Percent Daily Value While the Nutrition Facts label does not provide advice, Sollid says, the percent Daily Value (%DV) information in the label’s far-right column can provide guidance. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 The first, a corner, saw McBurnie free at the far post to hit a shot Lammens did well to claw out before the ball fell to Semi Ajayi in space in the six-yard box, having evaded Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
  1. very
  2. long
  3. away
  4. extremely
  5. lengthy
  6. deep
  7. terribly
  8. distant
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.
    — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Adjective
  • Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The season features six events, with each team playing two home matches and two away matches.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • For many applicants, the interview comes near the end of an already lengthy process.
    — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That lengthy deployment raised concerns about the mental health of sailors, including reports of at least one going overboard, as well as reports of low supplies aboard the 100,000-ton warship.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully, his reappearance in the show actually has a deeper purpose.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adjective
  • Its real-time viewing feature can show the home environment and help distant family members feel more connected.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After some major modifications, it's set to begin its five-year mission peering at new supernovas, distant galaxies and planets orbiting stars outside our solar system.
    — Berly McCoy, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant

Phrases Containing far

Browse Nearby Words

fanzines
far
far and away
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All