farther

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

   farther north

2. 2
   adj

   more distant in especially space or time

   they live in the farther house

3. 3
   adj

   Alternative form of further. (See also the usage notes at further.)

   The necessity must be obeyed, and farther apology would be absurd.

4. 4
   adv

   Alternative form of further. (See also the usage notes at further.)

   But as the matter is often carried farther, even to the absolute rejecting of all profound reasonings, or what is commonly called metaphysics, we shall now proceed to consider what can reasonably be pleaded in their behalf.

5. 5
   adv

   to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

6. 6
   adj

   more distant in especially degree

7. 7
   verb

   Alternative form of further.

Etymology

Variant of further.