Far and Near

Far

Far adjective - Not close in time or space.
Usage example: the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system

Near is an antonym for far in remote topic.

Nearby Words: fared, faring

Near

Near adjective - Being the less far of two.
Usage example: grab the comforter from the near side of the bed and fold it in half

Far is an antonym for near in topics: close, familiar, forthcoming, close by physically.

Nearby Words: nearly, nearby, nearness

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Anna's Quest Anna's Quest contains examples of: Arc Words: However far or near we may be, In our hearts we carry our family.
  • Destroy the bridge supports on either the near or far side of the bridge, and this nuisance will be out of your hair for good.
  • Film / Return to Oz If Oz is Dorothy's dream, then all the important places are near or far according to dream logic.
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