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far-fetched

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective far-fetched has 1 sense
  1. farfetched, implausible - highly imaginative but unlikely; "a farfetched excuse"; "an implausible explanation"
    Antonym: likely (indirect, via unlikely)

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Term: far-fetched


Description:

Far-fetched is an adjective that describes something that is highly unlikely or improbable. It typically refers to ideas, stories, or explanations that require a great leap of imagination or credibility.


Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Unrealistic or improbable

Example Sentence: The story of a dog flying a spaceship is quite far-fetched.


Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Exaggerated or overemphasized

Example Sentence: Her claims of having a pet dinosaur seemed far-fetched to her friends.


Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Remote or distant

Example Sentence: The small village was located in a far-fetched corner of the country.


Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In an unlikely or improbable manner

Example Sentence: He far-fetched managed to solve the puzzle within minutes.


Sense 5:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To reach for something remote or unlikely

Example Sentence: She far-fetched for the moon, never considering the obstacles in her way.


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