faraway

Everyday

1. Faraway means a long distance away. tree →
2. A faraway look means someone is dreaming and not paying attention. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and fairy tales: «in a faraway land», «faraway places». In everyday life a dreamy pupil has a faraway look. Before a noun write «faraway» as one word; after a verb write «far away» as two.

Examples

• Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a king. tree →
• She dreamed of faraway places. tree →
• We heard a faraway train whistle. tree →
• He had a faraway look in his eyes. tree →
• My cousin lives far away, in Australia. tree →
• The stars are faraway suns. tree →
• The castle stood on a faraway hill. tree →
• But these were so loud that they could be heard by the faraway hills. tree →

Note

One word before a noun: «a faraway land». Two words after a verb: «It is far away». Same meaning as «distant».