B1adverbtravel
US/ˈfɑːr.ðər/
UK/ˈfɑː.ðə/
to or at a greater distance than before or than something else
In context
We walked farther than we had planned and missed the last bus.
The bank is farther down the street, past the post office.
Her family lives farther away from the city than mine does.
Words that go with farther
verb + adverb
- farther awayThe mountains look farther away than they really are.
- go fartherIf we go farther, we will reach the beach.
- walk fartherHe could not walk any farther.
- travel fartherElectric cars can now travel farther on one charge.
- farther alongThe shop is farther along the road.
- farther afieldTourists are now looking farther afield for cheap hotels.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He lives more far than me.Correct: He lives farther than me.