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Definition of 'farther'

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farther

(fɑrðər )

Farther is a comparative form of far.

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farther in American English

(ˈfɑrðər )

adjective

1. compar. of

2.

more distant or remote

3.

additional; further

adverb

4. compar. of

5.

at or to a greater distance or more remote point in space or time

6.

to a greater degree or extent; further

7. Archaic

in addition; further

▶ USAGE: In farther (sense 3) farther (sense 6) farther (sense 7) farther adverb, further is more commonly used

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Word origin

ME ferther, var. of further, substituted for regular ferrer (compar. of fer) < OE fyrre, compar. of feorr, far

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farther in British English

(ˈfɑːðə )

adverb

1.

to or at a greater distance in space or time

2.

adjective

3.

more distant or remote in space or time

4.

▶ 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 distance

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Word origin

C13: see far, further

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Farther along the hall there is a morning room.Farther round you look across a valley to a hillside full of glorious autumn colour.Farther along is a suite of six baths next to walk-in showers.Farther along, there was some loud drumming coming from a sweet chestnut tree.Farther afield are two small historic houses that are part of the fabric of British life.Farther east, there appears to be little contradiction.

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