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Definition of faraway

faraway

/ˈfɑːr.ə.weɪ/
far · a · way
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faraway Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Located at a great distance in space or time; remote.

Example

"As a child, she loved reading adventure stories set in faraway lands."

2

Appearing dreamy, preoccupied, or lost in thought (especially of a person's expression, gaze, or voice).

Example

"He stared out the window with a faraway look in his eyes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a single closed word, "faraway" is an attributive adjective placed directly before a noun (e.g., "a faraway land"), whereas the open phrase "far away" is used adverbially or after a linking verb (e.g., "the land is far away").

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faraway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faraway
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