far

The word “far” has 1 syllable: far

It's pronounced as /fɑr/


What is synonym and antonym for far?

In the thesaurus, “far” has 24 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for far along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for far

  • away
  • badly
  • damn
  • damned
  • deep
  • desperately
  • distant
  • extremely
  • greatly
  • highly
  • incredibly
  • lengthy
  • long
  • most
  • much
  • really
  • seriously
  • severely
  • so
  • terribly
  • that
  • too
  • very
  • wildly

Antonyms for far

Meanings of far

  • adjective
    1. Distant; remote in space.
    2. Remote in time.
    3. Long.
    4. More remote of two.
    5. Extreme, as measured from some central or neutral position.
    6. Extreme, as a difference in nature or quality.
    7. Outside the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
  • adverb
    1. To, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent.
    2. Very much; by a great amount.
  • noun
    1. Spelt (a type of wheat, Triticum spelta), especially in the context of Roman use of it.
    2. A litter of piglets; a farrow.

Example Sentences

  • The mountain peak seemed so far away, but they were determined to reach it.
  • It is far better to be safe than sorry.
  • She moved far from her hometown to explore new opportunities.
  • The road stretches far into the horizon, disappearing from view.
  • They traveled far and wide to find the perfect location for their new business.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to far, such as: away, badly, brief, close, damn, damned, deep.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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abased

  • boorish
  • corrupted
  • debased
  • defenseless
  • degraded
  • demeaned
  • depraved
  • deteriorated
  • diluted
  • discredited
  • disgraced
  • evil
  • humbled
  • humiliated
  • nefarious
  • perverted
  • poisoned
  • poor
  • reliant
  • rotten
  • subordinate
  • subverted
  • vulnerable
  • weakened

abroad

  • afar
  • afield
  • afloat
  • astray
  • away
  • departed
  • elsewhere
  • everywhere
  • gone
  • hereabout
  • hereabouts
  • overseas
  • retired
  • vacationing

absurdities

  • craziness
  • farce
  • folly
  • foolishness
  • idiocy
  • insanities
  • insanity
  • silliness
  • stupidities
  • stupidity

absurdity

  • craziness
  • farce
  • folly
  • foolishness
  • idiocy
  • insanity
  • madness
  • silliness
  • simplicity
  • stupidity

backstreet

  • artery
  • avenue
  • boulevard
  • branch
  • crossroad
  • freeway
  • highway
  • road
  • roadway
  • secondary road
  • side road
  • side street
  • street
  • thoroughfare

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