far side

noun

1
: the farther side
the far side of the lake
2
or farside : the side of the moon away from the earth
the lunar farside
Phrases
on the far side of
: beyond
just on the far side of 40

Examples of far side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On most nights, there’s a live band on the small stage in the far side of the cavernous room. Sabra Ayres, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Horsehead Nebula's iconic 'mane' is seen in stunning detail in new Webb images: See photos China launches lunar probe, looking to be 1st nation to get samples from far side of moon An orbiter captured images of 'spiders' on Mars in Inca City. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for far side 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of far side was in the 15th century

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“Far side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20side. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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