Opinions & arguments

by far

by a very large difference

Used to say that someone or something is clearly better, bigger, or more noticeable than all the others.

B2 very common speech & writing

expression

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Which café do you like best?

The one near the station, by far.

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That was by far the most difficult interview I've ever had.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: She is far by the best singer.

Say: She is by far the best singer.

Put “by far” before the superlative, not “far by.”

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How it fits in a sentence.

be by far the best; be by far the most popular

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That was by far the most difficult interview I've ever had.

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by far

by a very large difference

“That was by far the most difficult interview I've ever had.”

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