Farther refers to length or distance. It is the comparative form of the word far when referring to distance.
Further means "to a greater degree," "additional," or "additionally." It refers to time or amount. It is the comparative form of the word far when meaning "much."
Correct: London is farther north than Juneau.
(Refers to distance)
Correct: This plan requires further study.
(Meaning "additional study," refers to amount)
Correct: According to my timetable, we should be further along.
(Refers to time)
4 comments:
I make a gang of mistakes when it comes to writing, but I mean well.
LOL!
@Don
This post came about because yesterday I was replying to a comment you left on the Possum Living post. I was saying I wanted my money to go (further/ farther). I wasn't sure which word to use so I had to look it up. Lol
Okay...
Now break down "affect" and "effect".
(Isn't pedantry fun?)
@UBJ
Come on, that's too easy. Next up are palindromes. Lol
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