Farther Definition
farther
adverb
- 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"
- 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
- more distant in especially space or time; "they live in the farther house"
- more distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations"
"Farther" in song lyrics
See how farther is used in real songs:
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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
Words that rhyme with farther
Usage tips for "farther"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "farther" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for farther to find words that pair well.