faraway — Located at a great distance; remote or distant in space or time.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Located at a great distance; remote or distant in space or time.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother told me stories about faraway kingdoms where pizza grew on trees.
- When the teacher asked about homework, Tom suddenly developed a faraway stare.
- She dreams of traveling to faraway places and experiencing different cultures.
faraway
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/]
Located at a great distance; remote or distant in space or time.
Located at a great distance; remote or distant in space or time.
From faraway space, watching Earth's holiday, longing to runaway home
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'far' (from Old English 'feorr' meaning distant) and 'away' (from Old English 'onweg' meaning on the road or path). The compound literally means 'distant and removed.'
Breakdown
far (distant) + away (at a distance, gone) = compound adjective meaning remote or distant
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother told me stories about faraway kingdoms where pizza grew on trees.”
“When the teacher asked about homework, Tom suddenly developed a faraway stare.”
“She dreams of traveling to faraway places and experiencing different cultures.”
“The astronomer discovered a faraway planet that might support life.”
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