Meaning of far and near in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   far and near

   Definitions

   1. over great areas or distances

   Examples

   • « everywhere »
   • « he traveled far and wide »
   • « the news spread far and wide »
   • « people came from far and near »
   • « searched for the child far and near »