far
Translation
far, a long way
Examples
The station is not far from here.
The station is not far from here.
This car is far better than the old one.
This car is far better than the old one.
We traveled to the far side of the island.
We travelled to the far side of the island.
Grammar Patterns
far from ((sth.)) far from (sth.) The station is not far from here.
far ((comparative)) far (better/more/etc.) This car is far better.
the far side of ((sth.)) the far side of (sth.) We traveled to the far side of the island.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distant, remote; Antonyms: near, close
Etymology
From Old English 'feorr' (far, remote).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car' travelling 'far'. The words rhyme.