"far" Definition

Definitions for the word "far" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A young pig, or a litter of pigs.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. a.
Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. a.
Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. a.
The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. adv.
To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. adv.
To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. adv.
In great part; as, the day is far spent.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. adv.
In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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