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farther

 

[ ˈfɑːrðər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

distance comparison

The term 'farther' is used to describe a greater distance in a physical sense. It refers to something that is located at a greater distance from a specific point in relation to space. It is often used to compare distances between two or more objects or locations. While 'far' is the base form, 'farther' is commonly used when discussing measurable distances, such as miles or kilometers. For example, if two points are being discussed, one can state that point A is farther away than point B.

Synonyms

further, more distant, more remote

Examples of usage

  • The gas station is farther down the road.
  • He threw the ball farther than anyone else.
  • She lives farther from the city than I do.
  • The mountain peak is farther away than it appears.

Translations

Translations of the word "farther" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais distante

🇮🇳 दूर

🇩🇪 weiter

🇮🇩 lebih jauh

🇺🇦 далі

🇵🇱 dalej

🇯🇵 さらに遠い

🇫🇷 plus loin

🇪🇸 más lejos

🇹🇷 daha uzak

🇰🇷 더 멀리

🇸🇦 أبعد

🇨🇿 dále

🇸🇰 ďalej

🇨🇳 更远

🇸🇮 dlje

🇮🇸 further

🇰🇿 одан әрі

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი

🇦🇿 daha uzaq

🇲🇽 más lejos

Etymology

The word 'farther' originated from the Old English word 'feorr,' which meant 'distant' or 'far off.' The term evolved through Middle English as 'fer,' which further developed into 'farther' in modern usage. The distinction between 'farther' and 'further' emerged in the early 19th century, with 'farther' being preferred for physical distances and 'further' for metaphorical distances or degrees. This linguistic evolution reflects the need for speakers to convey precise meanings in a language that frequently integrates both spatial and abstract concepts. Over time, as travel and exploration expanded, so did the need for more descriptive words to delineate distance, leading to the establishment of 'farther' as a specific term within English lexicon. Today, it remains a fundamental word in discussions involving physical distances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,567, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.