Farther meaning

What does “farther” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“farther” is an adjective and adverb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: more distant in especially space or time.

farther

adjective

  1. more distant in especially space or time

    “they live in the farther house”

  2. more distant in especially degree

    “nothing could be further from the truth”

    “further from our expectations”

    Synonymsfurther

adverb

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

    “further complicated by uncertainty about the future”

    “let's not discuss it further”

    Synonymsfurther
  2. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

    “farther north”

    “moved farther away”

    Synonymsfurther

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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