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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Taken directly from Afar qafár.
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Rhymes for Afar
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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.
