far

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/fɑːr/

adverb
at, to, or from a great distance in space or time

far in a sentence

  • “How far gone are you?”
  • “How far is it from Australia to New Zealand?”
  • “Is the station far away?”
  • “She doesn't live far from here.”

What does “far” mean?

far (adverb) means at, to, or from a great distance in space or time. It is pronounced /fɑːr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "far" mean?
far (adverb) means: at, to, or from a great distance in space or time
How do you pronounce "far"?
"far" is pronounced /fɑːr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "far" in a sentence?
Here is "far" used in a sentence: How far gone are you?

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