Definition of far

• n. - A young pig, or a litter of pigs.
• a. - Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
• a. - Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
• a. - Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
• a. - Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
• a. - 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. - To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
• adv. - To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
• adv. - In great part; as, the day is far spent.
• adv. - In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.