afar
1 of 2adverb
ə-ˈfär 
: from, to, or at a great distance
roamed afar
afar
2 of 2noun
: a great distance
saw him from afar
Synonyms
Noun
- country mile
- far cry
- long haul
- mile
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
Recent Examples on the Web
Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 But these signals scatter in different directions and might not be detectable from afar. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 The brothers did share a field in 2020 when J.J.'s Houston Texans met Pittsburgh, though parents John and Connie were relegated to watching from afar because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Weekends have proven especially popular for travelers from afar, while locals have sought out the restaurant on weekdays. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Consider all of that a measure of what most of the football world sees from afar. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Production shifted to the Canadian prairies, attracting immigrants – many of them Ukrainians – who settled in towns next to the tracks, each community centered around its grain elevator that would stand as a beacon from afar. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Over the last 20 years, dozens of studies have shown that working in a garden, walking in a garden, even looking at a garden from afar have tangible, measurable benefits. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 All season, Gallen has watched rookie sensations like Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt Jr. from afar. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city? Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019 Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties. Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019 A proud observer from afar is Fenwick coach Kyle Perry, who coached Farmer for two years an assistant under Perry's late father, Dave, and for two years as head coach. Gregg Voss, chicagotribune.com, 27 June 2017 In one stunning photo, the couple stands in front of a clearing, Jason staring afar, Ashley gazing at the camera. Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 17 May 2017 See More
Adverb
Zendaya attended the ceremony solo, with Holland choosing to support his girlfriend and her best leading actress in a drama series nomination from afar. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 But these signals scatter in different directions and might not be detectable from afar. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 The brothers did share a field in 2020 when J.J.'s Houston Texans met Pittsburgh, though parents John and Connie were relegated to watching from afar because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Weekends have proven especially popular for travelers from afar, while locals have sought out the restaurant on weekdays. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Consider all of that a measure of what most of the football world sees from afar. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Production shifted to the Canadian prairies, attracting immigrants – many of them Ukrainians – who settled in towns next to the tracks, each community centered around its grain elevator that would stand as a beacon from afar. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Over the last 20 years, dozens of studies have shown that working in a garden, walking in a garden, even looking at a garden from afar have tangible, measurable benefits. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 All season, Gallen has watched rookie sensations like Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt Jr. from afar. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Noun
In the old days, few people thought twice about listing their home phones; they were published in the local phone book, but accessing the white pages from afar was enough of a chore to discourage, say, stalkers. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city? Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019 Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties. Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019 A proud observer from afar is Fenwick coach Kyle Perry, who coached Farmer for two years an assistant under Perry's late father, Dave, and for two years as head coach. Gregg Voss, chicagotribune.com, 27 June 2017 In one stunning photo, the couple stands in front of a clearing, Jason staring afar, Ashley gazing at the camera. Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 17 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Adverb
Middle English afer, aferre, reduced from on fer "at a distance" and of fer "from a distance" — more at far entry 1
Noun
derivative of afar entry 1
First Known Use
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing afar
Kids Definition
afar 1 of 2
adverb
ə-ˈfär
: from, at, or to a great distance
wandered afar
afar
2 of 2noun
: a long way off
There came a voice from afar.
afar 1 of 2
noun
as in mile
a long distance the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mile
- infinity
- far cry
- long haul
- country mile
- light-year
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inch
- hair
- step
- stone's throw
afar
2 of 2adverb
as in abroad
Synonyms & Similar Words
- abroad
- afield
- elsewhere
- away
- apart
- astray
- fro
- off
- aside
- down
- out
- hence