By far
Further
Further adverb - At or to a greater distance or more advanced point.
By far and further are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "By far" instead an adverb "Further".
Nearby Words: furthered, furthering
Both terms in one sentence
- This is further extended with Sam's Muramasa: since it's a high-frequency blade made out of an expertly crafted 16th-century katana instead of a mass-manufactured modern day blade, it's by far the most effective weapon of its type.
Source: Retro Upgrade - Further conflicts between the military and the civilian government continued through the following years, including attempted coups aimed at De Gaulle by far-right military elements, who were enraged by his recognizing Algeria's independence.
Source: Military Coup -
The movie takes "By The Sea" further into subversion with the visualization of her fantasy, by far the most happy and colorful scenes of the film...undercut by Sweeney being an unwilling participant, showing just how ridiculous her fantasy is.
Source: "I Want" Song
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