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by far

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /baɪ ˈfɑːr/ · UK /baɪ ˈfɑː/

by far means: By a large amount compared with everyone or everything else.

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By a large amount compared with everyone or everything else.

  • This is by far the best cake.
  • She was by far the fastest runner.
  • That option is cheaper by far.

How to use it: by far the + superlative (This is by far the easiest route.); by far + comparative (Their new car is by far better.)

Similar words: easily, by a long way

Common phrases: by far the best, by far the largest, better by far

Questions about by far

What does by far mean?

By a large amount compared with everyone or everything else.

What is by far in other languages?

Türkçe: açık ara · Español: con diferencia · Français: de loin · Deutsch: bei Weitem · Italiano: di gran lunga · 日本語: はるかに

How do you pronounce by far?

In American English /baɪ ˈfɑːr/; in British English /baɪ ˈfɑː/.

How do you use by far in a sentence?

This is by far the best cake. She was by far the fastest runner.

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