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how far

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

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

how far means: Used to ask about the distance between places or the distance someone or something travels.

adverb

WHAT DISTANCEA1

Used to ask about the distance between places or the distance someone or something travels.

  • How far is the beach?
  • How far did you drive yesterday?
  • Tell me how far apart the two villages are.

How to use it: how far is A from B? (How far is your house from the station?); how far + can/do/did + subject + verb? (How far did you walk today?)

Similar words: what distance

Common phrases: how far away, how far apart

TO WHAT EXTENTB2

Used to ask about the degree, amount, or limit of something.

  • How far do you agree?
  • We need to decide how far our responsibility extends.
  • How far can the rules be changed without causing problems?

How to use it: how far + clause (How far are you willing to change your plans?)

Similar words: to what extent

Common phrases: how far possible, how far acceptable

Questions about how far

What does how far mean?

Used to ask about the distance between places or the distance someone or something travels.

What is how far in other languages?

Türkçe: ne kadar uzak · Español: a qué distancia · Français: à quelle distance · Deutsch: wie weit · Italiano: quanto lontano · 日本語: どのくらい遠く

How do you pronounce how far?

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

How do you use how far in a sentence?

How far is the beach? How far did you drive yesterday?

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