farther

[ fahr-ther ]

/ ˈfɑr ðər /

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adverb, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative.

at or to a greater distance: He went farther down the road.

at or to a more advanced point: They are going no farther in their studies.

at or to a greater degree or extent: The application of the law was extended farther.

adjective, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative.

more distant or remote than something or some place nearer: the farther side of the mountain.

extending or tending to a greater distance: He made a still farther trip.

Nonstandard. further (defs. 5, 6).

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Origin of farther

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English ferther; originally variant of further

words often confused with farther

Although some usage guides insist that only farther should be used for physical distance ( We walked farther than we planned ), farther and further have been used interchangeably throughout much of their histories. However, only further is used in the adverbial sense “moreover” ( Further, you hurt my feelings ) and in the adjectival senses “more extended” ( no further comment ) and “additional” ( Further bulletins came in ).
The expression all the farther (or further ) in place of as far as occurs chiefly in informal speech: This is all the farther the train goes. See also all.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH farther

farther , further (see confusables note at the current entry)

Words nearby farther

farseeing, Farsi, farsighted, farsightedness, fart, farther, farthermost, farthest, farthing, farthingale, farthingale chair

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Example sentences from the Web for farther

The Freedom author went to a deserted island to write Farther Away.
Roughing It With Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Farther Away’|Chris Wallace|April 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Farther down the highway, a smaller group chanted pro-death slogans and tossed insults at the supporters of Graney.
John Grisham's Debut Short Story|John Grisham|October 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Farther along in this same letter Calderwell touched upon his new friend again.
Miss Billy's Decision|Eleanor H. Porter
Farther to the north was a small column on the road Milan-Vercelli.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2|Various

Farther on we crossed three more tributaries of the larger stream, all fairly wide and deep.
An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet|A. Henry Savage Landor
Farther down stream, however, the efforts met with better fortune.
With the British Army in The Holy Land|Henry Osmond Lock
Farther on, in the Rue St. Honoré, a squad of dismounted cuirassiers stood listlessly holding the bridles of their horses.
Mlle. Fouchette|Charles Theodore Murray

British Dictionary definitions for farther

farther

/ (ˈfɑːðə) /

adverb

to or at a greater distance in space or time

in addition

adjective

more distant or remote in space or time

additional

Word Origin for farther

C13: see far, further

usage for farther

Farther, farthest, further, and furthest can all be used to refer to literal distance, but further and furthest are regarded as more correct for figurative senses denoting greater or additional amount, time, etc: further to my letter . Further and furthest are also preferred for figurative distance

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Idioms and Phrases with farther

farther

see can't see beyond (farther than) the end of one's nose.

单词	farther
释义	farther [ fahr-ther ] / ˈfɑr ðər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR farther ON THESAURUS.COM adverb, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative. at or to a greater distance: He went farther down the road. at or to a more advanced point: They are going no farther in their studies. at or to a greater degree or extent: The application of the law was extended farther. adjective, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative. more distant or remote than something or some place nearer: the farther side of the mountain. extending or tending to a greater distance: He made a still farther trip. Nonstandard. further (defs. 5, 6). VIDEO FOR FARTHER WATCH NOW: What Are Some Of The Biggest Grammar Pet Peeves? Let’s talk about some grammar pet peeves. We all have them. What are yours? MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of farther First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English ferther; originally variant of further words often confused with farther Although some usage guides insist that only farther should be used for physical distance ( We walked farther than we planned ), farther and further have been used interchangeably throughout much of their histories. However, only further is used in the adverbial sense “moreover” ( Further, you hurt my feelings ) and in the adjectival senses “more extended” ( no further comment ) and “additional” ( Further bulletins came in ). The expression all the farther (or further ) in place of as far as occurs chiefly in informal speech: This is all the farther the train goes. See also all. WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH farther farther , further (see confusables note at the current entry) Words nearby farther farseeing, Farsi, farsighted, farsightedness, fart, farther, farthermost, farthest, farthing, farthingale, farthingale chair Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for farther The Freedom author went to a deserted island to write Farther Away. Roughing It With Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Farther Away’\|Chris Wallace\|April 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Farther down the highway, a smaller group chanted pro-death slogans and tossed insults at the supporters of Graney. John Grisham's Debut Short Story\|John Grisham\|October 26, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Farther along in this same letter Calderwell touched upon his new friend again. Miss Billy's Decision\|Eleanor H. Porter Farther to the north was a small column on the road Milan-Vercelli. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2\|Various Farther on we crossed three more tributaries of the larger stream, all fairly wide and deep. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet\|A. Henry Savage Landor Farther down stream, however, the efforts met with better fortune. With the British Army in The Holy Land\|Henry Osmond Lock Farther on, in the Rue St. Honoré, a squad of dismounted cuirassiers stood listlessly holding the bridles of their horses. Mlle. Fouchette\|Charles Theodore Murray British Dictionary definitions for farther farther / (ˈfɑːðə) / adverb to or at a greater distance in space or time in addition adjective more distant or remote in space or time additional Word Origin for farther C13: see far, further usage for farther Farther, farthest, further, and furthest can all be used to refer to literal distance, but further and furthest are regarded as more correct for figurative senses denoting greater or additional amount, time, etc: further to my letter . Further and furthest are also preferred for figurative distance Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with farther farther see can't see beyond (farther than) the end of one's nose. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to farther further, beyond, yonder, longer, more distant, remoter, yon
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farther

adverb, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative.

adjective, comparative of far, with farthest as superlative.

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Origin of farther

words often confused with farther

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH farther

Words nearby farther

Example sentences from the Web for farther

British Dictionary definitions for farther

adverb

adjective

Word Origin for farther

usage for farther

Idioms and Phrases with farther

Words related to farther