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far off


Meanings
  • adjective

    being or located at a great distance; remote

  • adjective

    far away in time, space, or thought


Rhymes
Words rhyming with far off
off , golf , self , coff , loft , draft , lift
Homonyms
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  1. far (en) : a long way or distance

  2. far (en) : having the ordinary or usual degree of intensity, depth, or extent; not extreme

  3. far (en) : performing or able to perform at a great distance


Homophones
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  1. far (en) : a long way or distance

  2. far (en) : having the ordinary or usual degree of intensity, depth, or extent; not extreme


Variants
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far-off
Forms
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farther off, furthest off


Etymology
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Old English færor, from færan to go or travel, from Proto-Germanic *feran (see fare)


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'far off in the distance' is often used in literature and film to create a sense of mystery or anticipation.

  2. In astronomy, a 'far-off galaxy' is a galaxy that is located billions of light-years away from Earth.

  3. The phrase 'far off the beaten path' is often used to describe a remote or unexplored area.


Related Concepts
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  1. distance: The concept of 'far off' is closely related to the idea of distance, both physical and metaphorical.

  2. remoteness: Another related concept is 'remoteness', which can refer to both physical isolation and emotional detachment.


Culture
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In literature, 'far off' is often used to describe a sense of longing or nostalgia. For instance, in James Joyce's Ulysses, the character Bloom recalls his childhood memories, which are 'far off' and distant in time. In art, 'far off' can refer to a perspective that emphasizes the vastness of a landscape or the isolation of a figure.

How to Memorize "far off"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, winding road that stretches far off into the distance. Try to focus on the details of the scenery as you visualize it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'far off' with the feeling of longing or nostalgia. Think of a memory that is distant in time and evokes strong emotions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'far off' with a long journey or a distant memory.


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