Definition

Adverb - Everywhere, in all places: This phrase indicates that something is distributed, known, or occurs over a very wide area, encompassing both distant and nearby locations.

Usage

The phrase "far and near" is used to emphasize the comprehensive scope or reach of something. It functions as an adverbial phrase modifying verbs, describing an action that extends to or originates from all places.

Examples

• People came from far and near to see the festival.
• The king's proclamation was heard far and near.
• They searched far and near for the missing heirloom.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used interchangeably with "far and wide." Both emphasize extensive geographical coverage.
• It is typically used in a somewhat formal or literary context to convey a sense of universality or great distance.

Variants and Related Words

• Far and wide (adverbial phrase): Over a large area; everywhere.
  • The legend of the hero was known far and wide.

Synonyms

• Everywhere
• All over
• Near and far
• Throughout the land
• Widely

Related Idioms

• From far and wide: Used to indicate that people or things come from many different places, both distant and close.
  • Competitors gathered from far and wide.
• Far and near itself can be considered a fixed idiomatic expression.

Adverb

1. over great areas or distances; 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