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The library is farther from home than the park.
What does Farther mean?
Farther means at or to a greater distance.
Dictionary definition
At, to, or describing a greater distance or a more advanced point.
Example sentences
Farther in a sentence
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We walked farther along the trail before turning back.
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The farther shore was hidden by morning fog.
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Sam read no farther than the first chapter before the bell rang.
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Farther or further?
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Farther
At, to, or describing a greater distance or more advanced point.
In a sentence The next bridge is farther down the path.
Further
More distant, additional, to a greater degree, or to help advance.
In a sentence We need further evidence before deciding.
Spot the difference Both words can express greater distance. Further also commonly means additional, to a greater degree, or to help something advance.
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1The second station is ___ from our house.
Check answer 1
farther — Farther is a clear choice for comparing physical distance, although further is also established in distance uses.
2Please ask if you need ___ help.
Check answer 2
further — Further means additional here; farther does not normally have this meaning.
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Practice 1
What does farther usually express?
Farther most commonly compares physical distance or how far progress has gone.
Practice 2
Choose the word that completes the sentence: “The second campsite is ___ down the road.”
The sentence compares physical distance, where farther is a clear choice.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses farther correctly?
Farther describes the island at the greater distance.
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WordFarther.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningFarther means at or to a greater distance.
ExampleExample: The library is farther from home than the park.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- far · thur
- Strongest beat
- far
- Ending
- thur
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on far.
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Synonyms
Words like Farther
furtherUse for greater distance; further is also common in this sense.
more distantUse as an adjective for a place or object at a greater distance.
Antonyms
Opposite words
nearerUse for a smaller distance from a person, place, or point.
closerUse for something at a smaller distance or less advanced point.
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Hint for students
Farther is a clear choice for measurable distance. Further can also express distance, especially in British English.
Common mix-up
Farther and further are not divided by a universal physical-versus-figurative rule. Both can refer to distance; only further commonly means additional, more, or advance.
Try it in class or at home
Mark statements as physical distance, progress, or additional information. Test whether both farther and further work in each distance example, then explain why only further works before a noun in “further questions” or as a verb in “further the project.”
Teacher prompt
Compare “walk farther” with “do further research.” Why can both farther and further describe distance, but only further means additional?
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