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farther

Pronunciation: [ˈfɑrðər]

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Learn how to use farther in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce farther

Pronunciation: [ˈfɑrðər]

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