How does one know which word to use in what instance? I have wondered this on many occassions when I need to use one of them. I do a lot of business on line and I like to be grammatically correct in these correspondences. I hate coming off sounding like a country hick. (even if I am one. LOL)
2007-11-22 04:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Ladybug II 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
They've been used incorrectly lately. "Farther" should be used for actual distance; for example: "I live farther from work than my friend does." "Further" should be used for concepts; for example: "I need to study this further before I make a decision." If you DO make a mistake, many people won't recognize the difference, but why take a chance?
2007-11-22 04:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Farther refers to length or distance. It is the comparative form of the word far when referring to distance.
Example-It is farther down the road. (For distance physically traveled.)
Further means "to a greater degree," "additional," or "additionally." It refers to time or amount. It is the comparative form of the word far when meaning "much."
Eaxmple- You read further in the book. (To a greater degree than where you are now.)
2007-11-22 12:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by makesmegiggle011 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They`re both right and mean exactly the same, although I think further sounds better.
2007-11-22 12:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by *~STEVIE~* *~B~* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
further is correct.
2007-11-22 12:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by dicovi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋