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Webster 1913 Edition
Farther
1.
More remote; more distant than something else.
2.
Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further.
Before our
farther
way the fates allow. Dryden.
Let me add a
farther
Truth. Dryden.
Some
farther
change awaits us. MIlton.
Far′ther
,adv.
1.
At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond;
as, let us rest with what we have, without looking
. farther
2.
Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject;
as,
. farther
, let us consider the probable eventNo farther
, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc.
It will be dangerous to go on.
No farther
! Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Farther
F'ARTHER
,Adj.
1.
More remote; more distant than something else.Let me add a farther truth.
2.
Longer; tending to a greater distance.Before our farther way the fates allow.
F'ARTHER
, adv.1.
At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond. Let us rest with what we have, without looking farther.2.
Moreover; by way of progression in a subject. Farther, let us consider the probable event.F'ARTHER
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
farther
farther
See also: further
English
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.
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
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
- 1 2 “farther” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).
- 1 2 Grammar Girl: Further Versus Farther
- ↑ Daily Writing Tips – Farther, Further: What’s the Difference?
- ↑ Fowler’s Modern English Usage