as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 17 May 2017
Beth Py-Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Rhythmic beats of traditional percussion instruments could be heard from afar.
—Suhasini Raj Atul Loke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
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Noun
In one stunning photo, the couple stands in front of a clearing, Jason staring afar, Ashley gazing at the camera.
—Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 17 May 2017
Adverb
That power of place is also important for artists who came from afar to develop different artistic styles and personal relationships.
—Beth Py-Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Rhythmic beats of traditional percussion instruments could be heard from afar.
—Suhasini Raj Atul Loke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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