* 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)