Is afar or a far?
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Is afar or a far?
“Afar” is more along the lines of “far away,” whereas “far” is just “far.” For instance, one could say, “take the current from far away,” but it would sound a little incomplete to say, “take the current from far.” But I’ve never heard anyone use “afar” in regular speech; only in formal or poetic speech.
How do I use afar?
Afar sentence example
- Dean caught her eye from afar and waved a greeting that she acknowledged.
- Afar and Somali form the population of the southern regions.
- And at first from afar he heard men’s voices and then women’s.
What part of speech is afar?
afar
| part of speech: | adverb |
|---|---|
| definition: | at, to, or from a distance; far off. We saw afar the sails of the ship. similar words: far |
| related words: | apart |
| part of speech: | noun |
| definition: | a far distance. He came from afar. |
How do I write afar?
noun, plural A·fars, A·fa·ra [uh-fahr-uh], (especially collectively) A·far for 1.
What does afar stand for?
AFAR
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| AFAR | American Federation for Aging Research |
| AFAR | Airborne Field Artillery Regiment (US Army) |
| AFAR | Army Federal Acquisition Regulation |
| AFAR | American Foundation for Animal Rescue |
What does afar mean?
great distance
Definition of from afar : from a great distance Their fans come from afar to watch them play. the Earth as it is seen/viewed from afar He loved/worshipped/admired her from afar.
What is the opposite of Afar?
afar. Antonyms: near, at home, close. Synonyms: abroad, away, aloof.
What word rhymes with Afar?
| Word | Rhyme rating | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| cigar | 100 | Noun |
| czar | 100 | Noun |
| spar | 100 | Noun |
| ajar | 100 | Adverb |
What does afar mean in text?
a great distance
a great distance (esp in the phrase from afar)