16+ Synonyms for Far & Similar Words
Definition of far
- adverb
- to a considerable degree; very much; "a far far better thing that I do"; "felt far worse than yesterday"; "eyes far too close together"
- at or to or from a great distance in space; "he traveled far"; "strayed far from home"; "sat far away from each other"
- at or to a certain point or degree; "I can only go so far before I have to give up"; "how far can we get with this kind of argument?"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "far"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like cold, distant, faraway can replace "far" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 16 alternatives available, "far" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Far" in song lyrics
See how far is used in real songs:
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"Life's been good to me, so far"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs, Toilet — Life's Been Good to Me -
"And by doing this we'll go real far"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word) -
"Of all the talk shows he's the best by far ..."
2 Live Crew — Living in America
Frequently asked questions
- What are synonyms for far?
- Synonyms for far include: cold, distant, faraway, farther, farthermost, farthest, further, furthermost, furthest, immoderate, and 6 more.
- How many synonyms does far have?
- Far has 16 synonyms.