far-off

adjective
UK: /ˌfɑːr ˈɒf/
US: /ˌfɑːr ˈɔːf/

  1. Located at a great distance; remote.

    1. The stars look like tiny lights from far-off places.
    2. We dreamed of visiting far-off lands and experiencing new cultures during our trip.

  2. Distant in time; not likely to happen soon.

    1. The date of his retirement seems far-off now.
    2. Achieving true equality feels like a far-off goal, but we must keep working towards it.

Synonyms

distant remote faraway isolated removed outlying
far-off adverb

  1. At or to a great distance.

    1. I saw a light far-off in the distance.
    2. The ship sailed far-off, disappearing beyond the horizon as the day ended.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "far-off" in English means: Located at a great distance; remote., Distant in time; not likely to happen soon..

The phonetic transcription of "far-off" is /ˌfɑːr ˈɒf/ in British English and /ˌfɑːr ˈɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "far-off": distant, remote, faraway, isolated, removed, outlying.

Example usage of "far-off": "The stars look like tiny lights from far-off places.". More examples on the page.