- pronunciation:
- fuhr
th
r
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
comparative of far; at or to a greater distance.
We drove further today than we did yesterday.- similar words:
- more
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| related words: |
more |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
comparative of far; more distant.
Los Angeles is further from New York than Chicago is. |
| definition 2: |
more.
Are there any further questions?- similar words:
- extra
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farther or further
Farther and
further have the same meaning. You can use either
farther or
further as an adverb to describe a distance in space or time. But, it is more common to use
further in other adverb senses and as an adjective.
Compare:
- Drive farther until you reach the traffic light.
- Drive further until you reach the traffic light.
- I want nothing further from him.
- Do you have any further questions?