What is the difference between Farther and Further?

b2-upper-intermediate

Farther

adverb/adjective

Definition

At, to, or by a greater distance (used to refer to physical distance).

Examples

How much [farther] is it to the next town?

The red car is [farther] away than the blue car.

I can't walk any [farther].

Further

adverb/adjective

Definition

More distant in degree, time, or space; in addition.

Examples

Do you have any [further] questions?

We need to discuss this [further].

He is [further] along in his studies.

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar

Practice Quiz

Question 1: The gas station is ___ down the road.

farther further

Question 2: We need to look into this matter ___.

farther further

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'farther' correctly?

I have nothing farther to say. How much further is it to the top? She lives farther from the school than I do. He is farther ahead in his research.

Question 4: Which word is used for metaphorical distance?

farther further

Question 5: I can run ___ than my brother.

farther further

Question 6: Do you have any ___ questions?

farther further

Question 7: Which sentence uses 'further' correctly?

The mountain peak is further than it looks. This will only push us further into debt. I can't walk any further. Which is further, the moon or the sun?

Question 8: Which word refers to physical distance?

farther further

Question 9: To ___ your career, you need to gain more skills.

farther further

Question 10: I'm too tired to go any ___.

farther further

Quiz Answers

Q1: farther

Q2: further

Q3: She lives farther from the school than I do.

Q4: further

Q5: farther

Q6: further

Q7: This will only push us further into debt.

Q8: farther

Q9: further

Q10: farther

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