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To, from, or at considerable distance: a cat that had strayed far from home.

To or at a specific distance, degree, or position: Just how far are you taking this argument?

To a considerable degree; much: felt far better yesterday; eyes that seemed far too close together.

Not at all; anything but: seems far from content; a test of strength that was far from a failure.

To an advanced point or stage: a brilliant student who will go far.

Being at considerable distance; remote: a far country.

Going back a considerable extent in time: the far past.

More distant than another: the far corner.

Extensive or lengthy: a far trek.

Far-seeing and comprehensive in thought or outlook: a commander of far vision.

Marked by political views of the most advanced or extreme nature: the far right; the far left.

Being on the right side of an animal or a vehicle.

Being the animal or vehicle on the right.

by far To the most extreme or evident degree: She is by far the best executive in the company.

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).

far and wide Everywhere: looked far and wide for the lost puppy.

far cry A long way: The climate in Alaska is a far cry from that of Florida.

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.

so far Up to the present moment: So far there's been no word from them.

so far To a limited extent: You can go only so far on five dollars.

thus far Up to this point; so far: Our success has been limited thus far.