Synonyms for

Farther

Verb / ˈfɑ:rðɜ: / Another word for farther — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at or to a greater distance or more advanced point in time or progress

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • much farther
  • go farther
  • farther away
  • farther north
  • farther south
  • farther east
  • farther west
  • even farther

Word family

adjective farther
adverb farther

Usage note

Farther is typically used for physical distance, while further is often used for metaphorical or abstract distance. However, this distinction is not always strictly observed, and 'further' is sometimes used for physical distance as well.

Example sentences

  1. I need to throw the ball farther to hit the target.
  2. We need to walk farther if we want to see the waterfall.
  3. The store is farther away than I thought.
  4. I need to study farther to pass the test.
  5. The project is farther along than I expected.

Quotes

  • The farther one travels, the less one knows.
  • The farther behind I leave the past, the closer I am to forging my own character.
  • The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom.

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