English Notes

Further (OR) Farther

Both these are the comparative forms of ' Far '. Further means ' more, additional or more distance'. But ' Farther ' refers only to distance. Examples.

  • We will make a decision on getting further details . ( NOT farther details.)
  • It's a long walk from here , further than I thought. ( OR farther than....)
  • I can't walk any farther. (OR any further)
  • We must get further information. (NOT farther)
  • We don't want to go further into the matter.(NOT farther)
  • The examination stands postponed until further notice.(NOT farther notice)