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farther vs further

farther

Farther is an adjective that is used to describe physical distance. It refers to the greater physical distance between two objects or places.

  • My house is farther away from the park than yours
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further

Further is an adjective or adverb that is used to refer to the degree or extent of something or to mean “more.”

  • We need further information to make a decision
  • I need to further my education

farther

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The emergency shelter is located farther inland and is designated to accommodate residents who have evacuated from coastal areas.

The moon was farther away from Earth than it had been in decades, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.

After walking for what felt like hours, we finally reached the summit, only to discover that the true peak was even farther away.

In order to achieve your goals, you must be willing to push yourself a little farther every day.

The store is just around the corner, but if you need a wider selection, you’ll have to drive a little farther to the next town.

further

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The government is committed to further strengthening the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure to protect against cyber threats.

The FDA is conducting further studies to determine the safety and efficacy of this new drug.

We need to work together to further our progress in reducing carbon emissions and addressing the threat of climate change.

The U.S. Census Bureau is launching a new campaign to further increase participation in the upcoming census.

The State Department is urging all Americans to reconsider travel to this region and is conducting further assessments of the security situation.

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