What does far-off mean?
Far-off means Remote, either in time or space..
Far-off
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Remote, either in time or space..
Example Sentences
Perhaps on some quiet night the tremor of far-off drums, sinking, swelling, a tremor vast, faint; a sound weird, appealing, suggestive, and wild - and perhaps with as respectable a meaning as the sound of bells in a Christian country.
Synonyms for far-off
Antonyms for far-off
Related Words
Word Forms
- more far-off
- most far-off
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for far-off?
Common synonyms include distant, far, faraway.
What is the opposite of far-off?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use far-off in a sentence?
Perhaps on some quiet night the tremor of far-off drums, sinking, swelling, a tremor vast, faint; a sound weird, appealing, suggestive, and wild - and perhaps with as respectable a meaning as the sound of bells in a Christian country.
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