Good morning, folks! Today I have a blurb about further and farther for many of you who’ve asked about when to use each one. This tips and examples are from The Blue Book of Grammar & Punctuation.
Have you wondered whether there is a right way and a wrong way to use the words farther and further? The different uses of the two words can be subtle. Let’s have a closer look.
Farther: Refers to physical distance only.
Examples:
We had to walk farther than the map indicated.
Reno is farther from San Francisco than from Sacramento.
Further:
- Moreover; in addition; to a greater extent.
Examples:
We need to discuss this further.Nothing could be further from the truth.
- May be used for physical distance although farther is preferred.
Example: We had to drive further.
- To help forward, advance, or promote a work, undertaking, cause, etc.
Example: Elisa had more desire to further her own interests than to further the mission of the organization.
From Signspotting 4: The Art of Miscommunication
Compiled by Doug Lansky
Kara Church
Senior Technical Editor
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