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Word: Far Cry

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: The term "far cry" has two main meanings:

Usage Instructions:

• Use "far cry" when you want to express that something is much different from what you anticipated.
• It can also be used when talking about distances, especially in a poetic or descriptive context.

Advanced Usage:

In more sophisticated writing, "far cry" can be used metaphorically to discuss differences between concepts, ideas, or expectations versus reality.

Word Variants:

• Far cry from: This phrase is often used in sentences to emphasize the contrast.
  • Example: "Her performance was a far cry from her usual standards."

Different Meaning:

While "far cry" primarily has the meanings described above, it does not have many variants or alternate meanings outside of these contexts.

Synonyms:

• Discrepancy
• Divergence
• Contrast
• Gap

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "far cry" itself is not commonly associated with other idioms or phrasal verbs, it can be used in expressions that discuss differences, such as: - "A world apart" (meaning very different) - "Night and day" (indicating a significant difference)

Example Sentences:

1. Disappointing Disparity: "The restaurant was a far cry from the five-star reviews we had read." 2.

Academic

Noun

1. a disappointing disparity
   • it was a far cry from what he had expected
2. distance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry
   • it's a far cry from here