Words That Don't Mean What You Think They Mean: FURTHER vs. FARTHER

Jeevan Sivasubramaniam Posted by Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Managing Director, Editorial, Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.



 

People are always confusing these two, so let's get clear on them now

"Farther" refers to physical distance. Example: I live farther from the grocery store than you do.

"Further" refers to advancement. Example: Nancy read further into the comment and got angry.