Definition of farther
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : at or to a greater distance or more advanced point
got no farther than the first page nothing could be farther from the truth
2 : to a greater degree or extent
see to it that I do not have to act any farther in the matter— Bernard DeVoto
farther
adjectiveDefinition of farther (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : more distant : remoter the farther side of town
2 : further sense 2 clearing his throat preparatory to farther revelations— Edith Wharton
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The first known use of farther was in the 14th century
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