farther, further
Proper diction requires an understanding of words that are commonly confused.
The words "farther" and "further" have come to be almost interchangeable in standard American English, but there remains a distinction between them that may appear on standardized examinations. Many grammarians and English teachers make this distinction as well, so an understanding of the definitions of these words is useful when making word choices.
1. Bob can throw the ball farther than Sam.
2. Bob can throw the ball further than Sam.
1. We will need to look into this farther.
2. We will need to look into this further.
This entry continues with a discussion of the differences between these two words.
