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further vs far

far vs further

further and far both are adjectives.

further is a verb but far is not a verb.

further and far both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
further No Yes Yes Yes
far No Yes No Yes
further (adjective) far (adjective)
more distant in especially degree located at a great distance in time or space or 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
further (verb) far (verb)
contribute to the progress or growth of
promote the growth of
further (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
in addition or furthermore to a considerable degree; very much
at or to a certain point or degree
to an advanced stage or point
Difference between further and far

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