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Definition of Far
| n. | 1. | (Zool.) A young pig, or a litter of pigs. | | a. | 1. | Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent. | | 2. | Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty. | | 3. | Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated. | | 4. | Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character. | | 5. | The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts. | | adv. | 1. | To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other. | | 2. | To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity. | | 3. | In great part; as, the day is far spent. | | 4. | In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly. |
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