farther

/'fɑ:ðə/

Thân thiện

The red house is farther down the road than the blue house.

Definition

1. Adverb:

   • To or at a greater physical distance: Used to indicate a greater distance in space or time.
   • To a greater degree or extent: Used to indicate a more advanced stage or a greater amount in a non-physical, abstract sense.

2. Adjective:

   • More distant in space or time: Used to describe something that is at a greater physical distance.
   • More distant in degree: Used to describe something that is more removed from a standard or expectation.

Usage

• Adverb (Physical Distance): "Farther" is traditionally used for measurable, physical distances.
  • We decided to hike farther up the mountain.
  • The village is farther away than I thought.
• Adverb (Abstract Extent): While "further" is more common, "farther" can also be used to mean "to a greater extent" or "more advanced."
  • We cannot agree any farther on this point.
  • The research has progressed farther than anticipated.
• Adjective: Used before a noun to indicate a greater distance.
  • He pointed to the farther shore.
  • The information is in the farther chapter of the book.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The supermarket is farther down this road. (Physical distance)
  • She refused to discuss the matter any farther. (Abstract extent)
• Adjective:
  • We could see a light on the farther side of the lake.
  • His explanation was farther from the truth than hers.

Advanced Usage

• "Farther" vs. "Further": In modern usage, "further" is generally acceptable for all meanings (both physical and abstract). However, in formal writing, some style guides preserve the distinction, using "farther" for physical distance and "further" for metaphorical distance or degree.
  • We drove ten miles farther/further. (Both are used, "farther" emphasizes physical distance)
  • We need to look further into this issue. ("Further" is strongly preferred for "additional")

Variants and Related Words

• Far (adj/adv): At, to, or by a great distance.
  • The station is not far.
• Further (adj/adv/verb): More distant in degree, time, or space; to help the progress of something.
  • We need further information. (Adjective)
  • He will study the topic further. (Adverb)
  • She used her position to further her career. (Verb)

Synonyms

• Beyond: At or to the farther side of.
• Additionally: As an extra factor or circumstance.
• More distant: At a greater distance away.

Related Phrases

• Farther afield: In or to places that are not near or that are less known or visited.
  • The company is now looking for opportunities farther afield.
• Farther on: At a point more advanced in space, time, or a process.
  • The answers will be explained farther on in the chapter.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. more distant in especially degree
   • nothing could be further from the truth
   • further from our expectations
   • farther from the truth
   • farther from our expectations
2. more distant in especially space or time
   • they live in the farther house

Adverb

1. 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
2. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

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