Definition

At a long distance away from a place or person.

Example

The mountains looked beautiful from afar.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful mountain range afar during my trip.

That sounds amazing! Which mountains were they?

They were the Rockies, and they looked stunning from a distance.

I bet they did! I want to visit them afar someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A long distance away from a person or place.

Example

The travelers came from afar to witness the festival.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what life is like afar?

Yeah, I imagine it must be so different from here.

I read some stories about cultures from afar, and they sound fascinating.

Root Explanation

Afar originates from Middle English 'afar' (meaning from a distance), which is derived from the Old English 'afer' (meaning away). The word describes being at a distance or far away from a point of reference.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'away' ('afer') from something — that's how you remember that 'afar' means from a distance.

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