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farther vs far

far vs farther

farther and far both are adjectives.

farther and far both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
farther No Yes No Yes
far No Yes No Yes
farther (adjective) far (adjective)
more distant in especially space or time located at a great distance in time or space or degree
more distant in especially degree beyond a norm in opinion or actions
being of a considerable distance or length
being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle
farther (adverb) far (adverb)
to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) at or to or from a great distance in space
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) remote in time
to a considerable degree; very much
at or to a certain point or degree
to an advanced stage or point
Difference between farther and far

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