Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing ‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot
Jun 10, 2025
Dive into the nuances of 'further' vs. 'farther' and discover when to use each. Unpack the fascinating history of 'lorem ipsum,' a playful placeholder text that dates back to Cicero and has shaped design practices. Explore its quirky origins and the evolution of language through personal anecdotes. Plus, enjoy a humorous family tale about a mysterious lost lamp. The conversation blends grammar tips with entertaining storytelling, making language both fun and enlightening!
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Use Further vs. Farther Correctly
- Use "farther" for physical distances and "further" for metaphorical or figurative distances.
- When unsure, prefer "further" since "farther" can't mean "moreover" or "in addition."
Interchangeability of Farther and Further
- Farther and further have been used interchangeably for hundreds of years.
- British English commonly uses both words even for physical distance.
Etymology of Further and Farther
- "Further" is the older word dating back to Old English, initially referring to physical distance.
- "Farther" only emerged as a variant in the 1300s.