farther

adverb
UK: /ˈfɑːðər/
US: /ˈfɑːrðər/

  1. Used to say something is a greater distance away.

    1. We walked farther than we planned.
    2. They explored farther into the mysterious forest, their fear growing with each step.

  2. Used to say something is additional or to a greater degree.

    1. I have nothing farther to say.
    2. We need to investigate farther to uncover the truth behind these events.

Synonyms

beyond more additionally further
farther adjective

  1. More distant; more advanced.

    1. The farther shore was barely visible.
    2. His farther ambitions involved leading the company to global success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "farther" in English means: Used to say something is a greater distance away., Used to say something is additional or to a greater degree..

The phonetic transcription of "farther" is /ˈfɑːðər/ in British English and /ˈfɑːrðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "farther": beyond, more, additionally, further.

Example usage of "farther": "We walked farther than we planned.". More examples on the page.