farther
See also: further
English
Etymology
Variant of further.[1]
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: fä′thə, IPA(key): /ˈfɑːðə/
- (US) enPR: fär′thər, IPA(key): /ˈfɑɹðɚ/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɑː(r)ðə(r)
- Homophone: father (in non-rhotic accents)
Adjective
farther
- comparative form of far: more far. Of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.
- 1813: Pride & Prejudice
- The necessity must be obeyed, and farther apology would be absurd.
- 1813: Pride & Prejudice
Synonyms
- yonder (archaic or dialectical), thither (archaic)
Translations
comparative of far
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Adverb
farther
- comparative form of far: more far
- 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 5.
- But as the matter is often carried farther, even to the absolute rejecting of all profound reasonings, or what is commonly called metaphysics, we shall now proceed to consider what can reasonably be pleaded in their behalf.
- 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 5.
Translations
comparative of far
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Usage notes
Some usage guides distinguish farther and further, with farther referring to distance, and further referring to degree or time.[2] Others, such as the OED, recommend farther as a comparative form of far and further for use when it is not comparative.[3]
However, most authorities consider the two interchangeable in most or all circumstances,[4] and historically they have not been distinguished.[1][2]
References
- “farther” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.
- Grammar Girl: Further Versus Farther
- Daily Writing Tips – Farther, Further: What’s the Difference?
- Fowler’s Modern English Usage