Farther — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective /ˈfär-t͟hər/ far·ther

Meaning & Definition of Farther

Farther (adverb)

  1. at or to a greater distance or more advanced point
  2. to a greater degree or extent

Farther (adjective)

  1. more distant, remoter
  2. further

Farther (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. at or to a greater distance or more advanced point

    "they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers"

    similar: beyond, further, yon, yonder

Farther (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. resulting in an increase in amount or number

    "for farther information on this condition, you should consult your family physician"

    similar: added, additional, another, else, fresh, further, more, other
    related: accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary, new, excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus, complementary, contributory
    near: fewer, less

Related Entry: Far (adverb)

Far is a different word from Farther. The synonyms below are for far, not for farther.

  1. to a great degree

    "the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all"

    similar: achingly, almighty, archly, awful, awfully, badly, beastly, blisteringly, bone, colossally, corking, cracking, damn, damned, dang, deadly, desperately, eminently, enormously, especially, ever, exceedingly, extra, extremely, fabulously, fantastically, fiercely, filthy, frightfully, full, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, immensely, incredibly, intensely, jolly, majorly, mightily, mighty, monstrous (chiefly dialect), mortally, most, much, particularly, passing, rattling, real, really, right, roaring, roaringly, seriously, severely, so, sore, sorely, spanking, specially, stinking, such, super, supremely, surpassingly, terribly, that, thumping, too, unco, uncommonly, vastly, very, vitally, way, whacking, wicked, wildly, a lot, as all get-out, good and
    related: absolutely, altogether, completely, downright, entirely, flat-out, fully, positively, purely, radically, thoroughly, totally, utterly, wholly, deeply, profoundly, exceptionally, notably, remarkably, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially, appreciably, discernibly, markedly, noticeably, obviously, palpably, plainly, visibly, abundantly, plentifully, astronomically, grandly, monstrously, monumentally, excessively, obscenely, overmuch, amazingly, astonishingly, staggeringly
    opposite: little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, somewhat
    near: meagerly, scantily, barely, hardly, just, marginally, minimally, scarcely

Related Entry: Far (adjective)

Far is a different word from Farther. The synonyms below are for far, not for farther.

  1. lasting for a considerable time

    "the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania"

    similar: extended, great, lengthy, long, long-drawn-out, long-lived, long-term, marathon
    related: aeonian, endless, everlasting, interminable, persistent, longish, overlong, prolonged, protracted, permanent, all-day, all-night, multiday, multiyear
    opposite: brief, little, mini, short, shortish, short-lived, short-term
    near: abrupt, sudden, abbreviated, condensed, curtailed, shortened, ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, transient, transitory, impermanent, short-range

  2. not close in time or space

    "the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system"

    similar: away, deep, distant, far-flung, far-off, faraway, remote, removed
    related: apart, devious, isolated, lonesome, nowhere, obscure, odd, outlying, out-of-the-way, retired, secluded, secret, sequestered
    opposite: close, near, nearby, nigh
    near: adjacent, adjoining, contiguous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Farther

The most common words with a similar meaning to Farther:

beyond, further, yon, yonder, added, additional, another, else, fresh, more, other

Related Words for Farther

accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary, new, excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus, complementary, contributory

Near Antonyms of Farther

fewer, less

Origin & Etymology of Farther

Middle English ferther, alteration of further

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Farther

What does "Farther" mean?

"Farther" means at or to a greater distance or more advanced point. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: at or to a greater distance or more advanced point. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Farther"?

Other words for "Farther" include beyond, further, yon, yonder, added, additional, another and else. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Farther" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Farther"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Farther". Common alternatives include beyond, further, yon, yonder, added, additional, another, else, fresh and more.

How do you use "Farther" in a sentence?

Examples of "Farther" in a sentence: "they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers"; "for farther information on this condition, you should consult your family physician".

Is "Farther" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Farther" can be used as an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Farther"?

"Farther" is pronounced /ˈfär-t͟hər/ and divided into syllables as far·ther.

What is the origin of the word "Farther"?

"Farther" comes from Middle English ferther, alteration of further. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Farther" meaning "at or to a greater distance or more advanced point"?

When "Farther" (adverb) means at or to a greater distance or more advanced point, synonyms include beyond, further, yon and yonder.