farther

far-ther · adverb, adjective

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Definitions

adverb, adjective

  1. 1.

    At, to, or by a greater distance (used especially with reference to physical distance).

  2. 2.

    More distant in space than something else.

  3. 3.

    To a more advanced point or extent.

Related words

Antonyms: closer, nearer
See also: far, farthest, further
Synonyms: further, more distant

Etymology

From Middle English ferther, a comparative form of fer ("far"), influenced by further. Originally the two words had slightly different uses, with "farther" for physical distance.