far and near

Idioms and Phrases

Everywhere, at a distance and nearby. For example, People came from far and near to see the Pope . [c. a.d. 1000]

Example Sentences

The hotel’s fame grew through the 1930s with musical broadcasts from the cozy Madhattan Room on the lower level and, later, the Café Rouge on the first floor — where, the NBC announcer used to say, “the young at heart come from far and near.”

From Seattle Times

The hippos floated far and near, unmoved by Nhamo’s threats.

From Literature

"No new viewpoints, I promise you that, but with all these journeys and battles and scheming to come, inevitably our major players will be encountering new people in lands far and near."

From Salon

"My fellow Ethiopians here and in the diaspora, your role in telling the world the truth is commendable. In unity, we can overcome the existential threat this ancient nation is confronted with by forces far and near. As children of #Adwa, we will carry #Ethiopia #ResilientlyOnwards," he tweeted.

From BBC

During the summer months, people came from far and near—from Baltimore, Easton, and Annapolis—to see it.

From Literature

Related Words

• broadly
• widely