(adv) to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense), Syn.further, Example: farther north; moved farther away; farther down the corridor; the practice may go back still farther to the Druids; went only three miles further; further in the future
(adj) (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order, Syn.furthest, uttermost, furthermost, farthest, utmost, Example: had traveled to the farthest frontier; don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree; explored the furthest reaches of space; the utmost tip of the peninsula
(adj) more distant in especially degree, Syn.farther, Example: nothing could be further from the truth; further from our expectations; farther from the truth; farther from our expectations
(adv) to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense), Syn.farther, Example: further complicated by uncertainty about the future; let's not discuss it further; nothing could be further from the truth; they are further along in their research than we expected; the application of the law was extended farther; he is going no farther in his studies
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
a., compar. of Far.[ superl. Farthest See Further. ] [ For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. Farthest. ] 1. More remote; more distant than something else. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further. [ 1913 Webster ]
Before our farther way the fates allow. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let me add a farther Truth. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Some farther change awaits us. MIlton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. 1. At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event. [ 1913 Webster ]
No farther, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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