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- Dictionaryfar/fɑː/
adverb
- 1. at, to, or by a great distance (used to indicate the extent to which one thing is distant from another): "the house was not too far away" Similar Opposite
- 2. over a large expanse of space or time: "he had not travelled far"
adjective
- 1. situated at a great distance in space or time: "the far reaches of the universe" Similar Opposite
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FARTHER definition: 1. comparative of far: to a greater distance: 2. a greater distance from something: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of FARTHER is at or to a greater distance or more advanced point. How to use farther in a sentence. Farther vs. Further: Usage Guide
Farther most commonly means at or to a greater distance, especially a literal distance, as in a few steps farther or two miles farther or We’re moving even farther away.
Farther means a greater distance away. You thought you'd be able to hit that can with a rock, but it fell short, so you'll have to try throwing it farther. The word farther is good for measurable things, things that are far far away or at least farther than something else.
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.
Define farther. farther synonyms, farther pronunciation, farther translation, English dictionary definition of farther. at or to a greater distance, degree, or extent: the farther side of the building Not to be confused with: further – furthermore; in addition: further, he...
(comparative of far) at or to a greater distance in space or time. farther north/south. farther along the road. I can't go any farther. As a family we grew farther and farther apart. We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. How much farther is it? They hadn't got any farther with the work (= they had made no progress).
At or to a greater distance or more remote point in space or time. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To or at a more advanced point or stage. I went no farther that day. American Heritage. To a greater degree or extent; further. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English far‧ther1 /ˈfɑːðə $ ˈfɑːrðər-/ adverb 1 a greater distance than before or than something else; a comparative form of ‘far’ SYN further We decided not to go any farther. farther away/apart/down/along etc The boats were drifting farther and farther apart. a resort town farther up the coast farther so...
at or to a greater distance: He went farther down the road. at or to a more advanced point: They are going no farther in their studies. at or to a greater degree or extent: The application of the law was extended farther. adj., compar. of far with farthest as superl.
