Word
farther
Phoneticsfar·ther, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɑɹðɝ/
UK/fˈɑːðɐ/
Definition
adv. to a more distant place or a greater distance away.
adv. at or to a more advanced point in space. Often used as the comparative of 'far' when referring to physical, measurable distance.
Examples
“The park is farther away than the school.”
“We had to walk to the farther end of the parking lot to find our car.”
“The explorers realized that the farther shore was actually a series of small islands rather than a continuous coastline as they had originally mapped.”
Examples
simple
“The park is farther away than the school.”
contextual
“We had to walk to the farther end of the parking lot to find our car.”
complex
“The explorers realized that the farther shore was actually a series of small islands rather than a continuous coastline as they had originally mapped.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “farther” in context.
Usage
In American English, the distinction between 'farther' (physical) and 'further' (metaphorical) is more strictly observed than in British English.
Pitfall
We need to discuss this farther.
We need to discuss this further.
Use 'further' for metaphorical distance or time (like discussions); use 'farther' only for physical miles or meters.
Etymology
Variant of further.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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