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farther

FAR-thur/ˈfɑɹðɚ/UKFAH-thuh/ˈfɑːðə/

Often confused with further

3 meanings of farther

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Alternative form of further. Means to or at a greater distance.

    We hiked farther into the canyon before setting up camp.

    Push the boat farther from the dock so it doesn't scrape.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Alternative form of further. Describes something that is more distant.

    The farther end of the hallway was completely dark.

    Their cabin sits on the farther shore of the lake.

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  3. 3
    verbdated
    Alternative form of further. An old, rare spelling of the verb: today people write further.
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Origin

It comes from the word "further."