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far2 S1 W1 comparative farther or, further, superlative farthest or, furthest
1 a long distance away [≠ near]: 
We can walk to my house from here. It isn't far.You could see the mountains in the far distance.
We can walk to my house from here. It isn't far.You could see the mountains in the far distance.2 the side, end etc that is furthest from you [≠ near]: They crossed the bridge and walked along the far side of the stream. There was a piano in the far corner of the room.
the far side/end/corner etc
They crossed the bridge and walked along the far side of the stream.There was a piano in the far corner of the room.3 the part of a country or area that is furthest in the direction of north, south etc : It will become windy in the far north and west.
the far north/south etc
It will become windy in the far north and west.4 people who have extreme left-wing or right-wing political opinions : The candidate for the far right got ten percent of the vote.
the far left/right
PPGThe candidate for the far right got ten percent of the vote.5 to be very different from something : The company lost £3 million, which is a far cry from last year's £60 million profit.
be a far cry from something
The company lost £3 million, which is a far cry from last year's £60 million profit.
