Far meaning in English

Learn how to use Far correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot More than 8 million learners worldwide

Definition

(the car is) far (from here): (the car is) a great distance, a long way away (from here), not close (to here) adjective
Far is an irregular adjective (comparative and superlative):
farther (in the sense of distance) or further (in a figurative sense)
The mountains were much farther away than we thought.
Do you need any further information?
farthest (in the sense of distance) or furthest (in a figurative sense)
The farthest I can run is 30 km.
Her birthday is the furthest thing from my mind. I'm really not thinking about her birthday at all.
far more much more
far too much money much too much money
(you are a) far better (driver than I am): (you are a) much better (driver than I am); (You are a) superior driver (to me) adjectiveadverb
(he comes from a) faraway or "far away" (country): (he comes from a country) a great distance from here, a long way away adjective

UK: This young man is far too interested in his own reflection.
US: How far away are we from the hotel?

Examples

  • "Brian : Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Bruno Delavigne, a man who left us far too soon."
  • "Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Europe, there lived a man who loved the smells of life."
  • "I've got something far crazier in mind!"
  • "You're not too far away."
  • "50,000 is a bit of a stretch: it's far beyond the standard practice for these sorts of things."
  • "England is pretty far away from the rest of Europe."
  • "Is that far?"
  • "Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a man who loved the smells of life."
  • "You need to be thinking for the long term. These changes may be difficult to implement but the benefits far outweigh the initial effort."
  • "Floor 6 isn't far away"
  • "There's a poster on the wall of my office that says "A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than the giant himself."

Still unsure of the best way to use 'Far'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!

What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online English lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my English. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.

Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment

Absolutely free - no strings attached.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH