farther
adjective/ˈfɑːðə(r)/
/ˈfɑːrðər/
(also further)
- (comparative of far) at a greater distance in space, direction or time
- the farther shore of the lake
Which Word? farther / further / farthest / furthestfarther / further / farthest / furthest- These are the comparative and superlative forms of far.
- To talk about distance, use either farther, farthest or further, furthest. In British English, further, furthest are the more common forms and in North American English, farther and farthest:
- I have to travel further/farther to work now.
- To talk about the degree or extent of something, further/furthest are usually preferred:
- Let’s consider this point further.
- Further, but not farther, can also mean ‘more’ or ‘additional’:
- Are there any further questions?
Oxford Collocations DictionaryFarther is used with these nouns:- shore
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