farther
1 antonym for farther — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — More distant in space; at a greater distance.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
More distant in space; at a greater distance.
“The farther bank of the river was hard to reach.”
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How to use farther
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
farther away
farther down the road
farther than expected
travel farther
farther afield
Farther is generally kept for literal distance, while further is used for both distance and figurative extent.
Etymology
Farther is a variant spelling that developed alongside further, both going back to Old English forms such as forþor and furþor. The word ultimately combines the idea of fore with an old comparative ending, making it a comparative of far.
Full origin of farther →Frequently asked questions
What does farther mean?
It describes a greater physical distance, as in a place or object being farther away than another.
Is farther the same as further?
They come from the same root and are often interchangeable, but farther is generally kept for physical distance while further covers extent, degree or addition as well.
Can farther be used for time or degree, not just distance?
It is mainly used for physical distance; for time, degree or additional points, further is the usual and more natural choice.
