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difference between 'far off' and far



 
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difference between 'far off' and far #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 13, 2007 18:28 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 #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:37 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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