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  1. 18-Nov-2008, 02:17 #1
    Indec
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    Default way beyond vs far beyond

    Which one is better?

    The price you qouted me is 'way beyond' our budget.
    The price you qouted me is 'far beyond' our budget.

    Thanks!
  2. 18-Nov-2008, 02:30 #2
    jlinger
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    Default Re: way beyond vs far beyond

    Way beyond is common slang. Not wrong, just causal.
    Far beyond would be more formal.
    Well beyond might even be better.
  3. 18-Nov-2008, 03:38 #3
    David L.
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    Default Re: way beyond vs far beyond

    Far beyond :formal.
    'Way beyond' implies it is even further 'beyond our budget' than 'well beyond'.
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