afar Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
    • we traveled afar
    • we could see the ship afar off
    • the Magi came from afar

WordNet

A*far" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a-.(for on or of) + far.
Definitions
  1. At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off.
    The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.

Webster 1913