farther
Pronunciation: [ˈfɑrðər]
Word
Context: “distance”
(adjective) when something is at a greater distance than something else. If you are talking about how far away something is, you use 'farther' to say it's more distant.
Example
The library is farther down the street than the park.
Example
The grocery store is not farther than the gas station; it's much closer.
Example
Is the school farther from your house than the playground?
Context: “distance”
(adverb) when you are describing how much more distance something has. You use 'farther' to show that something goes further away in space or time.
Example
She ran farther than anyone else in the race.
Example
He didn't run farther than his friend; they both finished at the same point.
Example
Can you throw the ball farther than I can?
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