adv Uncommon

Afar

AH-fah

Afar (adv) means From, at, or to a great distance; far away. Example: “They watched the parade from afar.”

adv

From, at, or to a great distance; far away.

"They watched the parade from afar."

"News of the victory reached even those living afar."

How to use Afar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA somewhat literary way of saying "far away," almost always used with "from."

When to use it

Mostly literary or poetic — in everyday speech people just say "far away."

Common pairings

from afar seen from afar

Word forms

Afars plural, Afar plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Afar qafár.

Rhymes for Afar

Jafar Zafar

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Afar” mean?

The word “Afar” means from, at, or to a great distance; far away. In plain terms, a somewhat literary way of saying "far away," almost always used with "from.".

How do you pronounce “Afar”?

“Afar” is pronounced AH-fah (/ˈɑːfɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “Afar” in a sentence?

Here is “Afar” used in a sentence: “They watched the parade from afar.”

What part of speech is “Afar”?

“Afar” is an adverb.

Is “Afar” a common word?

“Afar” is an uncommon word in modern English.