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Farther or Further?

December 19th, 2008 by Build Vocabulary

Farther refers to length or distance. It is the comparative form of the word far when referring to distance.

Further means “to a greater degree,” “additional,” or “additionally.” It refers to time or amount. It is the comparative form of the word far when meaning “much.”

Correct: London is farther north than Juneau.
(Refers to distance)

Correct: This plan requires further study.
(Meaning “additional study,” refers to amount)

Correct: According to my timetable, we should be further along.

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