far

adverb, adjective (far, farther or further, farthest or furthest)

«far» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Far means a long way away. tree →
«How far» asks what the distance is. tree →
Far means very much, as in far bigger. tree →
«So far» means up to now. tree →

In the lessons

maths: asks about distance: «how far» means find the distance; «so far» means up to now (an amount done); «far more» in comparisons; science: far-away stars and planets; everyday life and safety: don't go too far from home; phrases: «as far as», «far away», «by far», «far from»

Examples

How far did she walk? tree →
The school is 3 km far from home. tree →
How far is it from A to B? tree →
So far, he has read 40 pages. tree →
Do not go far from the tent. tree →
The stars are very far away. tree →
This book is by far the best. tree →
The moon is far from Earth. tree →
The geese were soon far away. tree →

Note

«How far» asks for a distance. «So far» means up to now (an amount done). Trap: «so far» gives the part done, not the total. Usually say «3 km from home», not «3 km far from home».

In Jewish tradition

"Far be it" is an old way to say "God forbid" or "never". In the primary lessons: maths: asks about distance: «how far» means find the distance; «so far» means up to now (an amount done); «far more» in comparisons; science: far-away stars and planets; everyday life and safety: don't go too far from home; phrases: «as far as», «far away», «by far», «far from»

Examples

Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing. (Torah GEN.44.7, JPS 1917) tree →
And the LORD showed him all the land, even Gilead as far as Dan; (Torah DEU.34.1, JPS 1917) tree →
and the South, and the Plain, even the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, as far as Zoar. (Torah DEU.34.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Thus far is the judgment of Moab. (Prophets JER.48.47, JPS 1917) tree →
Hearken unto Me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness: (Prophets ISA.46.12, JPS 1917) tree →
Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes. (Writings PSA.119.155, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«How far» asks for a distance. «So far» means up to now (an amount done). Trap: «so far» gives the part done, not the total. Usually say «3 km from home», not «3 km far from home».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «far» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«far» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «far» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«far» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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