Words / A1

FAH/fɑː/

A long way is far, and not far from here is the useful negative. How far is the station asks about distance; far away stresses it. Near is the opposite; for is a different short word for purpose.

Meaning

A long way away.

Examples

• “The station is not far from here.”
• “How far is the airport?”
• “We do not live far from school.”

Good to know

How far…? not far from. Opposite: near.

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