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Afar definition and meaning
uh-FAR · adverb
AFAR
What does Afar mean?
Afar means at, from, or to a distance, especially in literary expressions such as from afar.
What does AFAR mean in a crossword?
AFAR answers the reviewed clue “Nowhere near.” Near is negated, calling for a word meaning at a distance.
Why is AFAR useful to learn?
“Seen from afar” describes the observer's distance. It does not specify a number of miles or imply travel across a national border.
Common clue patterns
- At a distance
- From a distant place, after from
- Far away, poetically
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
AFAR is an adverb, not the adjective FARAWAY. Capitalized Afar can name a people or language, which requires a different context from distance.