A1 adjective Neutral #247 most common

far

/fɑːr/

Describes a great distance between two places, people, or things. It is used to talk about something that is not near or close by.

Examples

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1

Is the bus stop far from your house?

Is the bus stop far from your house?

2

The proposed site is far from the city center.

The proposed site is far from the city center.

3

It's not that far, let's just walk.

It's not that far, let's just walk.

Word Family

Noun
farness
Adverb
far
Adjective
far
Related
distance
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'star' in the sky; it is very 'far'.

Quick Quiz

The airport is too ___ to walk to, so we should take a taxi.

Correct!

The correct answer is: far

Examples

1

Is the bus stop far from your house?

everyday

Is the bus stop far from your house?

2

The proposed site is far from the city center.

formal

The proposed site is far from the city center.

3

It's not that far, let's just walk.

informal

It's not that far, let's just walk.

4

The study examines the far reaches of the solar system.

academic

The study examines the far reaches of the solar system.

5

The company is looking at opportunities in the far east market.

business

The company is looking at opportunities in the far east market.

Word Family

Noun
farness
Adverb
far
Adjective
far
Related
distance

Common Collocations

far away at a great distance
far end the most distant part of something
far side the side that is further away
how far used to ask about distance
far distance a great length of space

Common Phrases

so far, so good

everything is fine up to this point

by far

by a large amount

far and wide

over a large area

Often Confused With

far vs farther

Farther is used specifically for physical distance, while further can be used for metaphorical distance or 'more'.

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Usage Notes

In everyday English, we often use 'a long way' in positive sentences (e.g., 'It is a long way') and 'far' in questions or negative sentences.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'It is very far' in positive statements when 'It is a long way away' sounds more natural to native speakers.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'star' in the sky; it is very 'far'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English word 'feorr', meaning 'at a great distance'.

Grammar Patterns

Comparative: farther / further Superlative: farthest / furthest Often followed by the preposition 'from'
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Cultural Context

The perception of what is 'far' varies by country; in the US or Australia, a 100km drive might be considered short, whereas in the UK, it is often seen as far.

Quick Quiz

The airport is too ___ to walk to, so we should take a taxi.

Correct!

The correct answer is: far

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boneyard

B2

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B2

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bonito

B2

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bonkers

B2

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bonny

B2

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bonsai

B2

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bony

B2

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boo

B2

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