faraway
|far/a/way|
B2
/ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/
distant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faraway' originates from the combination of 'far' and 'away', where 'far' meant 'distant' and 'away' meant 'at a distance'.
Historical Evolution
'far' and 'away' were used separately in Old English as 'feor' and 'onweg', respectively, and eventually combined to form the modern English word 'faraway'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'distant in space', but over time it evolved to include a metaphorical sense of being 'distant in thought'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distant in space or time.
The faraway mountains were barely visible through the mist.
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Adjective 2
having a dreamy or absent-minded look.
She had a faraway look in her eyes, lost in thought.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35