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When to use the words by far in a sentence?

You use "by far" to emphasize that something is significantly better, worse, bigger, smaller, etc. than anything else. It implies a clear and substantial difference. Here's how to use it:

* When comparing two or more things:

* "This cake is by far the best I've ever tasted." (Clearly better than other cakes)

* "The Grand Canyon is by far the most impressive natural wonder I've seen." (Significantly more impressive than other wonders)

* "This is by far the worst movie I've ever watched." (Substantially worse than other movies)

* When emphasizing a quality:

* "She is by far the most talented musician in the band." (Her talent is significantly superior to the others)

* "This is by far the most important decision you'll make." (This decision carries much greater weight than others)

Key Points:

* "By far" should be used when the difference is clear and significant.

* It's generally stronger than "much" or "a lot," but weaker than "absolutely" or "completely".

* It's often followed by a superlative adjective (e.g., best, worst, largest, smallest) or an adverb (e.g., most beautiful, most important).

Examples:

* "This is by far the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen." (Indicates an exceptional beauty compared to other sunsets)

* "The new restaurant is by far the busiest in town." (Significantly more busy than other restaurants)

* "She's by far the most experienced candidate for the job." (Her experience surpasses that of other candidates)

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