far from something C1 certainly not something: The situation is far from clear.
far from being/doing something C2 used to describe something that is almost the opposite of something else: She insisted that, far from being easy, it would be a difficult period for all concerned.
at, to, or from a great distance in space or time: far from How far is it from Australia to New Zealand? far away Is the station far away? She doesn't live far from here. He felt lonely and far from home. far in/into One day, perhaps far in/into the future, you'll regret what you've done.
as/so far as I know B2 used to say what you think is true, although you do not know all the facts: He isn't coming today, as far as I know.
as/so far as someone is aware used to say what you or someone else thinks is true, although you do not know all the facts: As far as I am aware there has never been any problem with it before. As far as we are aware, there are no other families with this surname. So far as the writer is aware, there is no memorial of him of any kind, anywhere.
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