farther — at or to a greater distance
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at or to a greater distance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːrðər/
Example Sentences
- My dog ran farther than I expected and got lost in the park.
- The pizza delivery guy had to drive farther because I moved to a new apartment.
- She threw the ball farther than any of the boys in her class.
farther
ADVERB[/ˈfɑːrðər/]
at or to a greater distance
A farther friend walks away down the path leaving a waving companion behind
The journey farther, quarter by quarter, crossing water to reach what charter reveals — destinations growing distant yet ever closer to the heart
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'ferther', a comparative form of 'far' which comes from Old English 'feor'. The word developed through Germanic language roots related to distance and spatial relationships.
Breakdown
far (adjective, distant) + -er (comparative suffix meaning 'more') = farther (more far/at greater distance)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ran farther than I expected and got lost in the park.”
“The pizza delivery guy had to drive farther because I moved to a new apartment.”
“She threw the ball farther than any of the boys in her class.”
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