: remote in time or space

Examples of far-off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The landscape here transitions seamlessly from rocky beaches to jungle topography, allowing for days spent hiking to far-off beaches and gorges. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 But without proper acknowledgment that Russian imperialism was a driving force behind the war, Ukrainians say, uniting against Putin is a far-off dream. Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Elizabeth Owens, 51, started using EV car-sharing as a way to reach far-off doctors appointments in Modesto. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 The story supposedly takes place in the far-off future, yet even Villeneuve’s version is filled with elements from our here and now. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2024 So the stage is set for an epic drama set in feudal Japan with the first colonials arriving from far-off Europe. Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 So for many Americans, the idea of saving for retirement or opening an investment account can feel like a far-off concept, solely because they’ve never been offered the tools to start planning for their financial future. Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 The far-off storm flashing on the horizon expels my subliminal rage. Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 And as a twentysomething, that may seem like a particularly far-off concern. Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-off was in the 15th century

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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-off. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

far-off

adjective
ˈfär-ˈȯf
: remote in time or space

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