adverb
afar
uh-FAR/əˈfɑːr/
At or from a great distance.
The person points toward the distant tower, viewing it from afar.
Etymology
Far supplies the distance, while a- reflects older expressions meaning 'from far' or 'at a distance.' Afar preserves both viewpoints: a distant location and the distant origin of something.
In context
The round shape of the granite rocks is further proof that they traveled from afar. Tumbling downhill in rivers and landslides rounded them on their journey over millions of years.
More examples
- Visitors traveled from afar to attend the ceremony.
- She admired the mountain from afar before attempting the climb.
- The sound of bells reached us from afar.
Similar words
- distantly
- Can describe remoteness in manner or relationship as well as space.
- remotely
- Often suggests doing something without being physically present.