domingo, 15 de noviembre de 2015

FARTHER or FURTHER?

Farther or further? Both are the comparative form of the word far, but the use is different:

Further and Farther

Writers are often unsure when to use further and when to use farther. Their confusion is understandable as the two words can often be used interchangeably. The quick answer is this:
  • Use farther for physical distance.
  • Use further for non-physical distance.
The clue is the stem far. This obviously relates to physical distance. The words can be used interchangeably for two reasons:
  • It's not clear whether you're talking about physical distance or non-physical distance. This is quite common. When it happens, opt for further.
  • The distinction between the words is disappearing. If you're unsure which to use, opt for further. It is slowly taking the place of farther.

Farther

If you're a stickler for the rules, then farther should be used with physical distance. In other words, if you're thinking aboutmore milesmore kilometresmore inchesmore centimetres, etc., then you almost certainly want farther.

Q: How much farther? 
A: Four miles. 

Further

Further should be used with non-physical distance. If you're not thinking about more miles etc. but more timemore effort(in fact, more anything that isn't distance), then you almost certainly want furtherFurther is more diverse than farther.Farther is limited to the idea of more distance. Further, on the other hand, covers all topics (even distance these days) and can mean furthermoremoreovermoreadditionalextra and supplementary




(Taken from http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/further_farther.htm)

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