Far away
Example: The village is located far away from the city
Definition
"Far away" is an adverbial phrase used to describe a location or position that is at a great distance from a reference point. It indicates that something is situated a long way off, often implying difficulty in reaching or perceiving it easily.
Etymology
The phrase "far away" combines the adjective "far," originating from Old English 'feor,' meaning distant, with the adverb "away," from Old English 'aweg,' meaning off or distant. Together, they emphasize a significant spatial separation. Did you know? The word "far" has Germanic roots and has been used to describe distance since ancient times.
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"Far away" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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