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difference between 'far off' and far Tue Mar 13, 2007 19:28 pm  difference between 'far off' and far
 

He went far off from me.
He went far from me.

Please explain what is the difference between (far off and far)
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difference between 'far off' and far Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:37 am  difference between 'far off' and far
 

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I don't see much. 'Off' (= 'away') emphasizes the perceived physical or psychological distance, I suppose.
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