FARTHER vs. FURTHER

Hello again, everyone. Welcome back to the Daily Vitamin and happy Friday to you. I hope you're having a great day.

Today is our last lesson about two words that are often confused in English; it is also the last lesson of the 2023-2024 academic year! 

Today's words that are often confused are FARTHER and FURTHER. 

We do not have time to discuss all the differences between these two words; however, I'm going to point out some of the more important ideas about these words and then provide a link to the Cambridge Online Dictionary with more information, for those who want to learn more. 

First of all, one or both of these words can be adverbs, adjectives or a verb.

As an Adverb: both farther and further can mean "more distance."   

Example 1: I'm very tired. How much farther / further is it to the restaurant?

We also use further (not farther) to mean "more" in general.

Example 2: If you don't understand this email, give me a call and I'll explain it further.

As an Adjective: Further (but NOT farther) can also mean "additionally."

Example 3: For further information about the programme, please send us an email.

And finally, further can be used as a verb to mean "to advance."

Example 4: The government's efforts greatly furthered the rights of women.

For more details about the differences between these two words, see the following links.
Cambridge Online Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/farther-farthest-or-further-furthest
Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/farther-further/

Okay, well that's it for this academic year. Remember that we'll be back on Monday, September 16th.

I hope all of you have a great summer and that your summer includes some English practice as part of it. 

All the best!

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