What is the meaning of Far?

  • (a.) Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
  • (adv.) In great part; as, the day is far spent.
  • (adv.) To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
  • (n.) A young pig or a litter of pigs.
  • (a.) Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
  • (a.) 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.
  • (adv.) In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
  • (a.) Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
  • (adv.) To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
  • (a.) Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
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MLAWebster's. "far" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/far/definitions/2006973>
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