B1adjectivetravelemotions
US/ˈfɑːr.ə.weɪ/
UK/ˈfɑː.rə.weɪ/
very distant, or looking as if you are thinking about something else
In context
They moved to a faraway island where there was no phone signal.
Grandma told us stories about faraway countries she had visited.
He had a faraway look in his eyes during the whole lesson.
Words that go with faraway
adjective + noun
- faraway placeI dream of living in a faraway place.
- faraway landThe story takes place in a faraway land.
- faraway countryShe sent a postcard from a faraway country.
- faraway lookHe had a faraway look when I spoke to him.
- faraway voiceI heard a faraway voice calling my name.
- faraway galaxyScientists found a planet in a faraway galaxy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The village is farawayCorrect: The village is far away