farther vs further

Definitions

adverb

1. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
2. to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

adjective

1. more distant in especially degree
2. more distant in especially space or time

Examples

Farther back, the 18th-century represented a zenith for anonymous slights, with scurrilous pamphlets known as "libels" keeping Pope and Swift in enemies for years.

Even the plural in their name seems to make them extend farther into a distant romantic haze.

Homeowners with more space and money could go one step farther with a walk-in closet.

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Definitions

adverb

1. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
2. in addition or furthermore
3. to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

verb

1. contribute to the progress or growth of
2. promote the growth of

adjective

1. more distant in especially degree

Examples

It also contains a series of waterfalls and cascades to further enhance the beauty of a hole that is certain to generate a lot of comment throughout the week.

‘Of course, if you fail, and you have been put on that pedestal, it is a lot harder because you have further to fall,’ he said.

Apparently, the discovery that Landis is 10,000 years old further proves the fact that he is using performance enhancing steroids. creeky belly

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