to or at a considerable distance in space or time
They wandered far into the woods
I worked far into the night
by a broad interval
the far distant hills
(+ from) in total contrast to
Far from criticizing you, I'm delighted
to or at an extent or degree
As far as I know, she won't be coming
I wouldn't go so far as to say you were wrong, but I think you were unwise
to or at a considerable distance or degree
A bright student will go far
very much
far too hot
to or at a considerable distance in time
I worked far into the night
by a considerable margin
By far the quickest way is through London
by a considerable margin
They were far and away the best team
in every direction; everywhere; over a large area
They advertised the event far and wide
used to express reluctance, or pretended reluctance, to say or do something
Far be it from me to interfere, but I do think you are making a big mistake
in a very poor or serious state because of drink, injury, etc
said of a period of time: far advanced
informal, dated excellent; wonderful
informal, dated extremely unconventional; weird
far-out clothes
to go beyond what is acceptable
to what extent, degree, or distance
They didn't know how far to trust him
= insofar as
up to the present
She has written only one novel so far
to a given extent, degree, or distance
formal up to the present