The difference between FARTHER and FURTHER 2024.

Alot of English learners have still had this problematic distinction between FARTHER and
FURTHER.

And to employ the correct usage of the two words.

The distinction between the two words is quiet simple: We use

FARTHER to denote physical advancement in distance.
FURTHER to denote advancement to greater degree, as in time.

Here are some more examples

It is farther down the road = For distance physically traveled
You read further in the book = To a greater degree than where you are now
You further your education = To a greater degree than what you have now

Practice

How much __________ do you plan to drive tonight?

Do you have any _______________ plans for adding on to the building?

That’s a lot _____________ than I want to carry this machine and tripod!

How much ___________ do you intend to take this legal matter?

I want to ___________ my career by taking some management courses.

It’s not that much ____________ to the gas station.

How much ____________ do I have to read in this text?

How much __________ do I have to run, Coach?

Answer Key

farther
further
farther
further
further
farther
further
farther

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Thank you dear Touraya for the clarification*
It’s very crucial to know the difference between these two ipmortant words that we usually use

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