"Farther" usually implies the idea of physical distance. Example: San Francisco is farther away than San Diego.
"Further" usually implies the idea of greater abstract degrees. In other words, it is used to talk about concepts such as time and progress, among others. Example: His dreams were further in the future.
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Directions:
Click the term that correctly completes each sentence.
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I can throw a ball (farther) (further) than Bill.
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Are we developing any (farther) (further) plans?
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The budget cuts went much (farther) (further) than we had hoped.
4.
Will we venture (farther) (further) into the woods?
5.
Which planet is (farthest) (furthest) from the Earth?
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His plans will (farther) (further) his educational goals.
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Looking at the horizon, can we tell which point is the (farthest) (furthest)?
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Which car will travel (farther) (further) on a tank of gas?
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That candidate's proposals will (farther) (further) our national interests.
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Will the team go (farther) (further) this year than they did last year?
