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Grammar <<< Common Errors <<< Farther or Further |
Farther and further are both comparative forms of "far". Farthest and furthest are the superlative forms. 1. farther ['fa:   ] (adv.) – 1. at or to a greater distance; 2. to a greater degree or extent1. The hotel was farther to the airport than I expected. 2. She walked farther down the street. 3. The ship was sailing farther and farther. 2. farther ['fa: ] (adj.) – 1. more distant or remote than something; 2. extending or tending to a greater distance;1. They live in the farther house from here. 2. We have booked a table at the farther restaurant down the street. 3. The farther side of the mountain is more beautiful. 3. further ['f :] (adv.) – express a relationship to a place or time; something additional or to a greater degree1. I'm very tired. I can't walk much further. 2. The police are going no further in their investigation. 3. He needed to develop his reading further. 3. further ['f :] (adj.) – describes something that is beyond or additional; refer to something that is greater in degree or amount; more1. The company gave no further details on the new development. 2. I have no further comments to make. 3. Let me know immediately if you hear any further news. Remember: :: In the USA, when they are talking about physical, measurable distance, they use farther (although it is possible to see further in some text). :: In the UK when they are talking about physical, measurable distance they use further (or farther). :: Keep in mind that only further is used to describe figurative distance: :: Further is also used in various abstract and metaphorical contexts (for example referring to time, in which farther is unusual) - without further delay - to stay a further three months :: In Canadian, Australian and New Zealand English farther is not very common. They use further to mean both "at a greater distance" and "in addition, more, moreover". |
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