far · adv
far (VERY MUCH)
B2 very much
Dictionary examples:
This car is far better than our old one. (22.9)
He loses his temper far too often. (31.9)
It cost far more (money) than I could afford. (36.1)
as far as I know ()
B2 used to say that you think something is true, but cannot be sure
Dictionary examples:
As far as I know, he's never been in trouble with the police. (24.5)
as far as sb is concerned ()
B2 used to say what someone's opinion is
Dictionary examples:
It's all over as far as I'm concerned. (28.9)
as far as sth is concerned ()
B2 used to say what you are talking about
Dictionary examples:
As far as sports are concerned, I like tennis and football. (30.3)
by far
B2 by a great amount
Dictionary examples:
They are by far the best students in the class. (15.6)
so far, so good
C2 used to say that something has gone well until now
Dictionary examples:
It's the first time I've done any decorating, but so far, so good. (54.4)
how far
C1 used to talk about how true something is
Dictionary examples:
How far do politicians represent the views of ordinary people? (41.7)
far from it
C1 used to tell someone that something is certainly not true
Dictionary examples:
He's not selfish, far from it – he's probably one of the kindest people I know. (34.8)
far from sth
C1 not at all something
Dictionary examples:
The situation is far from clear. (17.3)
far from doing sth
C2 certainly not doing something
Dictionary examples:
Far from being pleased, he was embarrassed by the praise. (70.7)
go so far as to do sth
C2 to take the extreme action of doing something
Dictionary examples:
He even went so far as to stop her using the telephone. (18.6)
go too far
C2 to behave in a way that upsets or annoys other people
Dictionary examples:
He's said some stupid things in the past, but this time he's gone too far. (27.4)
few and far between
C2 not happening or existing very often
Dictionary examples:
Opportunities like this are few and far between. (23.6)
far (DISTANCE)
A2 at, to or from a great distance in space or time
Dictionary examples:
The weekend feels so far away. Is it still Monday? (0.0)
My pizza delivery guy got lost and ended up far, far away. (0.0)
I threw my alarm clock so far, I was late for a week! (0.0)
Baltimore is not far from Washington. (9.5)
Is the station far away? (13.0)
She doesn't live far from here. (14.2)
How far away does your mother live? (18.8)
One day, perhaps far in the future, you'll regret what you've done. (30.6)
How far is it from Australia to New Zealand? (50.8)
so far
B1 until now
Dictionary examples:
So far, my attempts to learn a new language have only taught me how to order pizza. (0.0)
So far, my diet plan has helped me gain five pounds! (0.0)
So far, I've spent more money on coffee than on food this month. (0.0)
So far we've made eight hundred dollars. (15.6)