'Farther' definitions:

Definition of 'farther'

From: WordNet
adverb
To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); "further complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected"; "the application of the law was extended farther"; "he is going no farther in his studies" [syn: further, farther]
adverb
To or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); "farther north"; "moved farther away"; "farther down the corridor"; "the practice may go back still farther to the Druids"; "went only three miles further"; "further in the future" [syn: farther, further]
adjective
More distant in especially space or time; "they live in the farther house"
adjective
More distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations" [syn: further, farther]

Definition of 'Farther'

From: GCIDE
  • Far \Far\, a. [Fartherand Farthestare used as the compar. and superl. of far, although they are corruptions arising from confusion with further and furthest. See Further.] [OE. fer, feor, AS. feor; akin to OS. fer, D. ver, OHG. ferro, adv., G. fern, a., Icel. fjarri, Dan. fjirn, Sw. fjerran, adv., Goth. fa[imac]rra, adv., Gr. ????? beyond, Skr. paras, adv., far, and prob. to L. per through, and E. prefix for-, as in forgive, and also to fare. Cf. Farther, Farthest.]
  • 1. Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent. [1913 Webster]
  • They said, . . . We be come from a far country. --Josh. ix. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • The nations far and near contend in choice. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated. [1913 Webster]
  • They that are far from thee ahsll perish. --Ps. lxxiii. 27. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character. [1913 Webster]
  • He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther. --F. Anstey. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The distinction between the adjectival and adverbial use of far is sometimes not easily discriminated. [1913 Webster]
  • By far, by much; by a great difference.
  • Far between, with a long distance (of space or time) between; at long intervals. "The examinations are few and far between." --Farrar. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Farther'

From: GCIDE
  • Farther \Far"ther\ (f[aum]r"[th][~e]r), a., compar. of Far. [superl. Farthest (-[th][e^]st). See Further.] [For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. Farthest.]
  • 1. More remote; more distant than something else. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further. [1913 Webster]
  • Before our farther way the fates allow. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Let me add a farther Truth. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Some farther change awaits us. --MIlton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Farther'

From: GCIDE
  • Farther \Far"ther\, adv.
  • 1. At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event. [1913 Webster]
  • No farther, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Farther'

From: GCIDE
  • Farther \Far"ther\, v. t. To help onward. [R.] See Further. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'farther'

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