Far from
Example: The shop is far from the station
Definition
"Far from" is a prepositional phrase used to indicate a great distance between two points, objects, or places. It often describes physical space, as in "The shop is far from the station," meaning the shop is located at a considerable distance away from the station.
Etymology
The phrase "far from" combines the adjective "far," originating from Old English "feorr," meaning distant, with the preposition "from," which comes from Old English "fram," meaning away or starting point. Together, they have long been used in English to express distance or separation.
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"Far from" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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