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far-off

American  
[fahr-awf, -of] / ˈfɑrˈɔf, -ˈɒf /

adjective

  1. distant; remote.

far-off British  

adjective

  1. remote in space or time; distant

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Etymology

Origin of far-off

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

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Oil and gas companies have been ramping up their search for new opportunities outside the U.S. for quite a while, and the war in Iran will likely accelerate their hunt in far-off regions.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Perhaps for some far-off future anniversary of the company, a book may come along to tell the true story of Apple’s past 15 years of product development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

And when the production falls somewhere between RedOne productions and Plan B deep cuts, that world becomes a post-cultural, hazy pop dystopia of both the past and a far-off, distant future.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

But for the parents of Papiri, the prospect of living peacefully with the enemy remains a far-off dream as they pray for their children's safe return.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

A far-off voice from the hall called, “Pris, are you in there?”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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