Far

English Meaning

A young pig, or a litter of pigs.

1. To, from, or at considerable distance: a cat that had strayed far from home.
2. To or at a specific distance, degree, or position: Just how far are you taking this argument?
3. To a considerable degree; much: felt far better yesterday; eyes that seemed far too close together.
4. Not at all; anything but: seems far from content; a test of strength that was far from a failure.
5. To an advanced point or stage: a brilliant student who will go far.
6. Being at considerable distance; remote: a far country.
7. Going back a considerable extent in time: the far past.
8. More distant than another: the far corner.
9. Extensive or lengthy: a far trek.
10. Far-seeing and comprehensive in thought or outlook: a commander of far vision.
11. Marked by political views of the most advanced or extreme nature: the far right; the far left.
12. Being on the right side of an animal or a vehicle.
13. Being the animal or vehicle on the right.
14. by far To the most extreme or evident degree: She is by far the best executive in the company.
15. far and away By a great margin: "That made him, far and away, the best known of the Democrats who started the presidential race this year” ( Tom Wicker).
16. far and wide Everywhere: looked far and wide for the lost puppy.
17. far cry A long way: The climate in Alaska is a far cry from that of Florida.
18. how far To what degree, distance, or extent: didn't know how far to believe them; tried to decide how far she could ski in such cold.
19. so far Up to the present moment: So far there's been no word from them.
20. so far To a limited extent: You can go only so far on five dollars.
21. thus far Up to this point; so far: Our success has been limited thus far.