far from
/fɑːɹ frɒm/
not at all
She is far from happy with the results.
She is not at all happy with the results.
informal
not at all; completely the opposite
The project is far from complete.
The project is nowhere near finished.
He is far from being a good leader.
He is a very poor leader.
Often used to emphasize the opposite of what is expected or stated.
Collocations
far from perfectnot perfect at allfar from overnot finished yet
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'far from' to strongly contradict or emphasize the opposite of a statement.
Gold Rule
Contrast
Always use 'far from' to introduce a contrasting idea or to negate a statement.
Word Origin
Combination of the adverb 'far' and the preposition 'from', emphasizing distance or difference.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to express strong disagreement or contrast with a previous statement.
Word Breakdown
far
a great distance
adverbfrom
indicating separation or difference
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