further vs farther
farther vs furtherfurther and farther both are adjectives.
further is a verb but farther is not a verb.
further and farther both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| further | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| farther | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adjectives,
further and farther
are synonyms defined as:
- further and farther: more distant in especially degree
As adverbs,
further and farther
are synonyms defined as:
- further and farther: to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
As adverbs,
further and farther
are synonyms defined as:
- further and farther: 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 (adjective) | farther (adjective) |
|---|---|
| more distant in especially degree | more distant in especially space or time |
| more distant in especially degree |
| further (verb) | farther (verb) |
|---|---|
| contribute to the progress or growth of | |
| promote the growth of |
| further (adverb) | farther (adverb) |
|---|---|
| to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) | to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) |
| to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) |
| in addition or furthermore |
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