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farther
fartherat or to a greater distance, degree, or extent: the farther side of the building
Not to be confused with:further – furthermore; in addition: further, he even brought a friend; help or advance the progress of: She will further her own career. [Farther and further have been used interchangeably throughout their histories. However, only further should be used to mean moreover, furthermore, additionally, or to advance the progress of.]far·ther F0043200 (fär′thər)adv.A comparative of far1. To or at a more distant or remote point: ran farther than the others.2. To or at a more advanced point or stage: I went no farther that day.3. Usage Problem To a greater extent or degree: carried the idea farther.adj.A comparative of far More distant; remoter: the farther shore.
[Middle English, variant (influenced by far, far) of further; see further.]Usage Note: Many writers since the Middle English period have used farther and further interchangeably. A relatively recent rule, however, states that farther should be reserved for physical distance and further for nonphysical, metaphorical advancement. The Usage Panel has favored this rule for some time. In our 1987 survey, 74 percent of the Usage Panel preferred farther in the sentence If you are planning to drive any farther than Ukiah, you'd better carry chains, while 64 percent preferred further in the sentence We won't be able to answer these questions until we are further along in our research. While the use of both adverbs was acceptable in these examples in our 2009 survey, only 62 percent accepted the use of further in the drive sentence quoted above, and only 58 percent accepted farther in the research example. Approval of usage following the rule was nearly unanimous.farther (ˈfɑːðə) adv1. to or at a greater distance in space or time2. in additionadj3. more distant or remote in space or time4. additional[C13: see far, further]Usage: 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 distancefar•ther (ˈfɑr ðər)
adv. compar. of far with farthest as superl. 1. at or to a greater distance: to run farther down the road. 2. at or to a more advanced point: to go no farther in one's graduate studies. 3. at or to a greater degree or extent: The application of the law was extended farther. adj. compar. offarwithfarthestas superl. 4. more distant or remote than something or some place nearer: the farther side of the mountain. 5. extending or tending to a greater distance: He made a still farther trip. [1300–50; Middle English ferther; orig. variant of further] usage: As an adjective meaning “additional,” only further is used: He gave no further trouble.As an adjective designating distance, either literal or metaphoric, both farther and further are used in all varieties of speech and writing: the farther (or further) island; a farther (or further) stretch of the imagination. further is more usual as an adverb indicating degree: Campaign rhetoric further strained relations between the two parties,and further alone functions as a sentence modifier: Further, this translation is closer to the original Greek.As adverbs, both farther and further are used for distance of any kind - spatial, temporal, or metaphorical: Seattle is farther (or further) from Chicago than Cincinnati is. Look no farther (or further): here is the solution. His study of the epic extends farther (or further) than any recent one. farther further">furtherFarther and further are both comparative forms of far. Farthest and furthest are the superlative forms. When you are talking about distance, you can use any of these forms. Birds were able to find food by flying farther and farther.He must have found a window open further along the balcony.Gus was in the farthest corner of the room.The sun is then at its furthest point to the south.However, when you are talking about the degree or extent of something, you can only use further or furthest. He needed to develop his reading further.The furthest you can get on a farm is foreman, and you won't be this until it's nearly time to retire.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | farther - more distant in especially space or time; "they live in the farther house"far - located at a great distance in time or space or degree; "we come from a far country"; "far corners of the earth"; "the far future"; "a far journey"; "the far side of the road"; "far from the truth"; "far in the future" | | 2. | farther - more distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations"furtherfar - located at a great distance in time or space or degree; "we come from a far country"; "far corners of the earth"; "the far future"; "a far journey"; "the far side of the road"; "far from the truth"; "far in the future" | | Adv. | 1. | farther - to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); "further complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected"; "the application of the law was extended farther"; "he is going no farther in his studies"further | | 2. | farther - to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); "farther north"; "moved farther away"; "farther down the corridor"; "the practice may go back still farther to the Druids"; "went only three miles further"; "further in the future"further |
fartherUsage: Farther, farthest, further, and furthest can all be used to refer to literal distance, but further and furthest are used for figurative senses denoting greater or additional amount, time, etc.: further to my letter. Further and furthest are also preferred for figurative distance.Translationsfar (faː) adverb1. indicating distance, progress etc. How far is it from here to his house? 遠 远2. at or to a long way away. She went far away/off. 遙遠地 遥远地3. very much. She was a far better swimmer than her friend (was). 差得多 差得多 adjective1. distant; a long way away. a far country. 遙遠的 遥远的2. more distant (usually of two things). He lives on the far side of the lake. 那一邊的，對面的 那一边的，对面的 farther, farthestfurtherˈfaraway adjective1. distant. faraway places. 遙遠的 遥远的2. not paying attention; dreamy. She had a faraway look in her eyes. 恍惚的 恍惚的ˌfar-ˈfetched adjective very unlikely. a far-fetched story. 牽強附會的，不大可信的 牵强附会的，不可信的 as far as1. to the place or point mentioned. We walked as far as the lake. 遠到 远到2. (also so far as) as great a distance as. He did not walk as far as his friends. 那麼遠 那么远3. (also so far as) to the extent that. As far as I know she is well. 就... 就...by far by a large amount. They have by far the largest family in the village. 最... 最...far and away by a very great amount. She is far and away the cleverest girl in the class! 無疑地，很大程度上 无疑地far from1. not only not, but. Far from liking him, I hate him. 非但不 非但不2. not at all. He was far from helpful. 完全不 完全不so far1. until now. So far we have been quite successful. 到目前為止 到目前为止2. up to a certain point. We can get so far but no further without more help. 直到某種程度 直到某种程度
further (ˈfəːðə) adverb (sometimes ˈfarther (ˈfaː-) ) at or to a great distance or degree. I cannot go any further. 更遠 更远 adverb, adjective more; in addition. I cannot explain further; There is no further news. 更多地(的) 更多地（的） verb to help (something) to proceed or go forward quickly. He furthered our plans. 促進 促进ˌfurtherˈmore (-ˈmoː) adverb in addition (to what has been said). Furthermore, I should like to point out. 此外 而且，此外 ˈfurthest adverb (also ˈfarthest (ˈfaː-) ) at or to the greatest distance or degree. Who lives furthest away? 最遠地，最大程度地 最远地，最大程度地 farther
can't see farther than the end of (one's) nose1. To lack the ability to foresee problems, issues, or obligations beyond the present or immediate future. Our boss is ambitious, but she can't see farther than her nose when it comes to scheduling projects with realistic deadlines.2. To be so preoccupied with oneself or one's own problems as to be unaware of or indifferent to larger issues or other people. My ex-husband was always so wrapped up in work that he couldn't see farther than the end of his nose, hardly ever making any time for me or the kids.See also: end, farther, nose, of, seecan't see farther than (one's) nose1. Lacks the ability to foresee problems, issues, or obligations beyond the present or immediate future. Our boss is ambitious, but she can't see farther than her nose when it comes to scheduling projects with realistic deadlines.2. Is so preoccupied with oneself or one's own problems as to be unaware of or indifferent to larger issues or other people. My ex-husband was always so wrapped up in work that he couldn't see farther than his nose, hardly ever making any time for me or the kids.See also: farther, nose, seenot trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them)To be very suspicious of someone; to not trust or believe someone. You want me to tell our plans to Jill? I don't trust Jill farther than I can throw her. The government is asking us to believe that they'll apply the new tax fairly, but I wouldn't trust them farther than I can throw them.See also: can, farther, not, throw, trustI wouldn't trust (someone) farther than I could throw (them)I do not trust someone at all. You want me to tell our plans to Jill? I wouldn't trust Jill farther than I could throw her.See also: could, farther, throw, trustnothing could be further from my mindThat is the complete opposite of what I'm thinking. A: "You're regretting settling down and having kids, aren't you?" B: "No, nothing could be further from my mind!"See also: could, further, mind, nothingnothing could be further from (something)What we are discussing is the complete opposite of something. They claim that the tax overhaul was designed with lower- and middle-class earners in mind, but nothing could be further from the truth! Nothing could be further from reality—I have never accepted bribes in my entire career.See also: could, further, nothingtake (something) furtherTo advance an action, argument, or complaint to a higher level or more serious degree. To avoid having the ex-employee take the lawsuit any further, the company offered a settlement many believe to be worth several million dollars. I intend to take this matter further with the board of directors if you are unwilling to tender your resignation here and now.See also: further, takefar/farther/further afield1. Larger in scope. This project has gone far afield after our initial experiment didn't yield the data we were looking for.2. Away from some place or thing. If you want to travel further afield, though, it'll be a very long walk.See also: afield, far, farther, furtherthe nearer the church, the farther from GodThe higher up someone is in the church hierarchy, the more likely they are to be corrupt, immoral, or sinful. A: "It turns out the archbishop himself was the one who ran the entire cover-up operation." B: "Doesn't surprise me. The nearer the church, the farther from God." The highest order of the church is shrouded in secrecy, but the few reports that make their way to the public often detail a decadent, even vulgar lifestyle. I suppose, as they say, the nearer the church, the farther from God.See also: farther, god, nearernearer the church, the farther from GodProv. Church officials, or people who live near the church, are not truly pious. Jill: I think our pastor is an evil man. Jane: I didn't think evil men could be pastors. Jill: Of course they can! The nearer the church, the farther from God.See also: farther, god, nearercan't see beyond the end of one's noseAlso, can't see farther than the end of one's nose. Lack foresight, envisioning only immediate events or problems, as in Thomas hasn't hired an orchestra for the Christmas concert; he just can't see beyond the end of his nose . This expression originated as a French proverb that was frequently cited in English from about 1700 on. Alexander Pope used a similar expression in his Essay on Man (1734): "Onward still he goes, Yet ne'er looks forward further than his nose." See also: beyond, end, nose, of, seefar/farther/further aˈfield far away from home; to or in places that are not near: You can hire a car if you want to explore further afield. ♢ Journalists came from as far afield as China and Brazil.See also: afield, far, farther, furthercan't see beyond the end of one's noseShortsighted, unable to grasp anything but the immediate problem or events. The term was a sixteenth-century French proverb cited by several English writers. It later appeared in one of La Fontaine’s fables, The Fox and the Goat, and in a couplet in Alexander Pope’s Essay on Man (1734): “Onward still he goes, Yet ne’er looks forward further than his nose.”See also: beyond, end, nose, of, seeEncyclopediaSeeFARAcronymsSeeFTHRfarther
Synonyms for fartheradj more distant in especially space or timeRelated Wordsadj more distant in especially degreeSynonymsRelated Wordsadv to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage ('further' is used more often than 'farther' in this abstract sense)Synonymsadv to or at a greater distance in time or space ('farther' is used more frequently than 'further' in this physical sense)Synonyms |