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Webster 1913 Edition


Farther

Far′ther

(fär′thẽr)
,
Adj.
,
com
par.
of
Far
.
[
sup
erl.
Farthest
(-thĕst)
. See
Further
.]
[For
farrer
, OE.
ferrer
, compar. of
far
; confused with
further
. Cf.
Farthest
.]
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 event
.
No farther
,
(used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc.

It will be dangerous to go on.
No farther
!
Shakespeare

Far′ther

,
Verb.
T.
To help onward.
[R.]
See
Further
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Farther

F'ARTHER

,
Adj.
comp.
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.
To promote; to advance; to help forward. [little used.]

Definition 2024


farther

farther

See also: further

English

Adjective

farther

  1. comparative form of far: more far Of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.

Translations

Adverb

farther

  1. 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.

Translations

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. 1 2 farther” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).
  2. 1 2 Grammar Girl: Further Versus Farther
  3. Daily Writing Tips – Farther, Further: What’s the Difference?
  4. Fowler’s Modern English Usage