adjective
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faraway
FAH-ruh-way
Faraway (adjective) means Very distant; remote. Example: “They dreamed of visiting a faraway land.”
adjective
1
Very distant; remote.
"She lived in a faraway village in a faraway land."
"They dreamed of visiting a faraway land."
2
Distracted or dreamy, as if daydreaming.
"She had a faraway look in her eyes during the meeting."
How to use faraway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery distant, or (describing a look/expression) lost in thought.
Common pairings
faraway land
faraway look
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Etymology
A one-word fusion of "far" and "away."
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far-flung
remote
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What does “faraway” mean?
The word “faraway” means very distant; remote. In plain terms, very distant, or (describing a look/expression) lost in thought.
How do you pronounce “faraway”?
“Faraway” is pronounced FAH-ruh-way (/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “faraway” in a sentence?
Here is “faraway” used in a sentence: “They dreamed of visiting a faraway land.”
What is another word for “faraway”?
Words with a similar meaning to “faraway” include far-flung and remote.
What part of speech is “faraway”?
“Faraway” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “faraway” have?
“Faraway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very distant; remote.
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