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far well

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "far well" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misspelling or misinterpretation of "farewell," which is used to express good wishes when someone is leaving. Example: "As we part ways, I want to say farewell to all my friends and colleagues."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

27 human-written examples

So far – well, the usual.

News & Media

The New York Times

From what we know so far — well, we know far too little, still.

News & Media

The New Yorker

"You might think, 'Why are you going back that far?' Well, that's what it's like.

Their plan, so far well realised, has been to keep the campaign positive and inclusive in spirit.

For those who do respond, however, an EEG may reveal something thus far well hidden — the subjective experience of being buried alive, in a way, by a misdiagnosis.

But in recent weeks, according to the UN, the daily death toll has often exceeded 100, with the total number killed so far "well over" 7,500.

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The Economist
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

32 human-written examples

SO FAR Wells Fargo has been the one large American bank that has seemed to escape high profile legal attacks.

News & Media

The Economist

An important question going forward is how far well-being research needs to incorporate indicators beyond subjective well-being.

Science

SEP

Thus far, well-aligned 1 D CuO nanostructures have been obtained using techniques such as thermal evaporation [2, 6], electrospinning [7], MOCVD [8], and sol-gel process [9].

This is clearly more serious because the U.S. political system depends on (so far well-deserved) trust in the voting system.

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TechCrunch

So far, well-documented bleaching events like these new results show have hit Australia's Great Barrier Reef four times: in 1998, 2002, 2016 and now in 2017.

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Vice
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When you need to indicate something that is far away and also good, consider rephrasing the sentence to capture these two ideas independently. For example, instead of "They live far well" consider saying "They live far away and they are doing well".

Common error

Avoid confusing "far well" with "farewell". "Farewell" is a formal expression of goodbye, wishing someone well as they depart. "Far well" is not a recognized phrase and will likely be misinterpreted.

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "far well" is not a recognized grammatical structure in English. Ludwig AI identifies it as incorrect and suggests it's potentially a misspelling or misinterpretation. It doesn't fulfill a specific grammatical function.

Expression frequency: Missing

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "far well" is not considered grammatically correct or standard English. Ludwig AI identifies this phrase as incorrect, indicating it's likely a misspelling or misinterpretation. Because the phrase lacks usage examples and a clear grammatical function, it's best to use alternative phrases like "very well", "extremely well", or rephrase to convey the intended meaning clearly. Avoid using "far well" to prevent confusion.

FAQs

Is "far well" grammatically correct?

No, the phrase "far well" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's advisable to use established phrases like "very well" or "extremely well" instead.

What can I say instead of "far well"?

Depending on the intended meaning, you can use phrases like "very well", "extremely well", or "remarkably well".

How can I express distance and well-being in one sentence if I can't use "far well"?

To convey both distance and well-being, consider using separate clauses or sentences. For example, instead of "They live far well", try "They live far away, and they are doing well".

Is there a difference between "farewell" and "far well"?

"Farewell" is a formal way of saying goodbye. "Far well" is not a recognized phrase and should not be used. The two phrases are not interchangeable.

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