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"further" vs. "farther"
When is it appropriate to use further or farther?
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To clarify, the question here is which should be used in what situations. For example: Bob ran further/farther than Bill. Is "further" always a verb and "farther" always an adverb, perhaps?
- To clarify, the question here is which should be used in what situations.
- For example: Bob ran further/farther than Bill.
- Is "further" always a verb and "farther" always an adverb, perhaps?
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To clarify, the question here is which should be used in what situations. For example: Bob ran further/farther than Bill.
Is "further" always a verb and "farther" always an adverb, perhaps?
Is "further" always a verb and "farther" always an adverb, perhaps?
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"Further" and "farther" are interchangeable. But according to a fairly recent rule, "farther" refers to physical distance, whereas "further" refers to degree or extent:
"My ball went farther than yours."
"I thought you had gone further in school."
"My ball went farther than yours."
"I thought you had gone further in school."
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0 Although typically used interchangably, there is a more "socially acceptable" method for using eac. 02 br
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01 i 00 Further 02 i 00 refers to the degree or extent to which something is done. Ex: "Tim went to college to further his understanding of the world around him." 02 br
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01 i 00 Farther 02 i 00 refers to an actually meas
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01 i 00 Further 02 i 00 refers to the degree or extent to which something is done. Ex: "Tim went to college to further his understanding of the world around him." 02 br
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01 i 00 Farther 02 i 00 refers to an actually meas
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