Far from something/from doing something
preposition
Not close to achieving, becoming, or being something.
We are far from solving the problem.
Often appears as...
- far from solving
- far from achieving
preposition
Very different from something.
The reality is far from our expectations.
Often appears as...
- far from expectations
- far from reality
preposition
Not likely or possible.
It is far from certain that he will be able to play in the final.
Often appears as...
- far from certain
- far from possible
preposition
Not at all or to an insignificant degree.
The result is far from satisfactory.
Often appears as...
- far from satisfactory
- far from perfect
preposition
Not close to achieving, becoming, or being something.
We are far from solving the problem.
Often appears as...
- far from solving
- far from achieving
preposition
Very different from something.
The reality is far from our expectations.
Often appears as...
- far from expectations
- far from reality
preposition
Not likely or possible.
It is far from certain that he will be able to play in the final.
Often appears as...
- far from certain
- far from possible
preposition
Not at all or to an insignificant degree.
The result is far from satisfactory.
Often appears as...
- far from satisfactory
- far from perfect
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Progress
Use to indicate that an objective or task has significant work remaining.
We're far from completing the project.
Pro Tip 2/2Highlighting Distance
Emphasize the gap between the current status and the final goal.
Her abilities are far from the expertise required.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Progress
Use to indicate that an objective or task has significant work remaining.
We're far from completing the project.
Pro Tip 2/2Highlighting Distance
Emphasize the gap between the current status and the final goal.
Her abilities are far from the expertise required.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Progress
Use to indicate that an objective or task has significant work remaining.
We're far from completing the project.
Pro Tip 2/2Highlighting Distance
Emphasize the gap between the current status and the final goal.
Her abilities are far from the expertise required.
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