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

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Flying robot The China National Space Administration has in recent years carried out a series of increasingly complex robotic lunar missions, including the first-ever return of lunar samples from the far side of the moon last year. Hassan Tayir, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025 Another couple arrived seconds ahead of me, and someone was approaching from the far side at the same time. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 Talking tubes will also be included, so kids on one side can talk with kids on the far side using the underground tubes. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025 Heinola sought to key a breakout, then curled to the left wing boards — the far side from the bench — before trying a pass that didn’t work. Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for far side 

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 15 Feb. 2025.

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