Farther Definition & Meaning

farther
adverb
  1. 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 complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected"; "the application of the law was extended farther"; "he is going no farther in his studies"
  2. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); "farther north"; "moved farther away"; "farther down the corridor"; "the practice may go back still farther to the Druids"; "went only three miles further"; "further in the future"
adjective
  1. more distant in especially space or time; "they live in the farther house"
  2. more distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations"

Synonyms for farther

far adv

to a considerable degree; very much; "a far far better thing that I do"; "felt far worse than yesterday

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further adv

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this

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"Farther" in song lyrics

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  • "Or stuck in 1995 and can't take they rhymes farther"
    Blueprint — Independently Paid
  • "Stop them kids from screaming, it's pushing me even farther!"
    Cunninlynguists — Falling Down
  • "Sometimes to write rhymes feeling I won't get no farther"
    Dan-e-o — For Love

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Frequently asked questions

What does farther mean?
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 complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected"; "the application of the law was extended farther
What part of speech is farther?
Farther is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does farther have?
Farther has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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