far

F'AR, adjective [Latin porro; Gr. connected with, a way, a passing, to pass or go. See Fare.] 1. Distant, in any direction; separated by a wide space from the place where one is, or from any given place remote. They said, we are come from a far country. Joshua 9:6. The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country. Matthew 25:14. The nation far and near contend in choice. 2. Figuratively, remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty. 3. Remote in affection or obedience; at enmity with; alienated; in a spiritual sense. They that are far from thee shall perish. Psalms 123:1. 4. More or most distant of the two; as the far side of a horse. But the drivers of teams in New England generally use off; as the off side, or off horse or ox. F'AR, adverb 1. To a great extent or distance of space; as the far extended ocean; we are separated far from each other. Only ye shall not go very far away. Exodus 8:28. 2. figuratively, distantly in time from any point; remotely. He pushed his researches very far into antiquity. 3. In interrogatories, to what distance or extent. How far will such reasoning lead us? 4. In great part; as, the day is far spent. 5. In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better. Philippians 1:23. 6. to a certain point, degree or distance. This argument is sound and logical, as far as it goes. Answer them how far forth you do like their articles. From far from a great distance; from a remote place. Far from, at a great distance; as far from home; far from hope. 1. far off, at a great distance. They tarried in a place that was far off. 2 Samuel 15:17. 2. To a great distance. Lo then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Psalms 55:7. 3. In a spiritual sense, alienated; at enmity; in a state of ignorance and alienation. Ye, who were sometime far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13. Far other, very different.