"Afar" is frequently used in English literature to convey emotions of longing or admiration for distant places or people.
afar in English
- afar⇄afar, adverb.
far away; at a great distance.
Ex. Abraham ... saw the place afar off (Genesis 22:4). - Afar⇄Afar, noun.
1. a member of a nomadic tribe of Hamitic origin in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti; Danakil.
2. this tribe. - afar⇄expr. from afar, from far off; from a distance.
Ex. I saw him coming down the road from afar.
afar in Sindhi سنڌي
afar in Tamil தமிழ்
afar in Urdu اُردُو
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Afar
Part of Speech
Adverb
Pronunciation
/əˈfɑːr/
Definitions
- At or to a great distance.
- From a long way off.
Usage Examples
- They could see the mountains from afar.
- Her reputation spread afar across the land.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English on feor, meaning "at a distance."
Synonyms
- Remotely
- Far away
Antonyms
- Nearby
- Close
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | de lejos | /de ˈlexos/ |
| Hindi | दूर से | /duːr se/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /əˈfɑːr/
- British English: /əˈfɑː/
Historical Usage
The term has been in use since Old English times, often found in literary contexts.
Cultural Nuances
The word "afar" is commonly used in poetic and literary works to denote distance, adding a sense of grandeur or mystery.