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Far (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle; "the horse on the right is the far horse"; "the right side is the far side of the horse".

Examples

The far lane is for drivers proceeding with caution as the road becomes one-way.
The horse on the right is the far horse, the one that needs extra care.
In Britain, drive on the left side, so the far side of the car is on the right.
When handling animals with care, stand by the left of the horse, far side means on the right.
To navigate this route, assume the left path as the near distance and the right path as the far distance.

Meaning²

Beyond a norm in opinion or actions; "the far right".

Located at a great distance in time or space or degree; "we come from a far country"; "far corners of the earth"; "the far future"; "a far journey"; "the far side of the road"; "far from the truth"; "far in the future".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The ancient city was located in a far corner of the empire, accessible only by a long and treacherous road.
The far future seemed like a mythical place, full of fantastical technologies and unimagined wonders.
The astronauts had to travel a far distance to reach the distant planet, and they were exhausted by the time they arrived.
The village was far from the nearest town, and the residents had to rely on themselves for most of their needs.
The far side of the lake was shrouded in mist, and it was impossible to see what lay beyond the water's edge.