Far
/fɑːr/noun
At a great distance in space or time.
Did you know?In some ancient cultures, the concept of distance was also associated with the spiritual journey toward enlightenment or purpose.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰer-
“to hold, support, or sustain, often denoting a sense of distance or separation.”
Old English
Old English
feorr
“distant, remote, or far off.”
Middle English
Middle English
fer
“further away, distant.”
Modern English
English
far
“indicating a great distance in space or time.”