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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
far
2. 
more distant or remote
3. 
additional; further
adverb
4.  compar. of
far
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
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
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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. 
in addition
adjective
3. 
more distant or remote in space or time
4. 
additional
▶ 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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C13: see far, further

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