Far cry and Mile

Far cry

Far cry noun - A long distance.
Usage example: the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab

Mile and far cry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mile" instead a noun phrase "Far cry".

Mile

Mile noun - A long distance.
Usage example: the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Synonyms for Mile

Far cry and mile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Far cry" instead a noun "Mile".

Nearby Words: mileage, mil
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