English · Adjectives
further
/ˈfɜːrðər/
[/ˈfɜːrðər/]
comparative of far
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular comparative form of 'far'. Used for greater distance or extent.
Example
The shop is further than I thought.
The shop is further than I thought.
Etymology
From Old English 'furþra'; an irregular comparative of 'far'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often used for both distance and figurative extent; 'farther' is also common for physical distance.