further is used in conjuction with the word "more", meaning exactly that...more. Farther is a function of distance.
Examples:
I want to further my career.
How much farther do I need to run to get to the finish line.
The farther I travel down this road the furtherbehind schedule I get.
Further and farther are adverbs that are used interchangeably. The definition of farther is to a greater degree or at a greater distance. Further means essentially the same but also in addition or moreover (as in, "Further, we should leave at any moment".
"Farther" is a matter of distance, "further" is a matter of degree. To explain further, I'd have to travel farther.
Farther for physical distance and further for a figurative distance... I am going farther than this, meaning for more miles yet I can not go any further than this, meaning I stop here, can not go on
I can'r believe someone asked this question--"father" is your dad, pop, male parent. "Further" is the distance you travel or can travel. The word "farther" pertains to distance also.
The comparative degree of "far" is "farther" when referring to physical distance or "further" when referring to metaphorical distance or degree.
"Further" is used to indicate a greater extent or degree, often in a metaphorical sense, like "I need to look into this further." "Farther" is used for physical distance, like "The store is farther away than I thought."
The comparative of far may be further or farther.
Although farther and further are used interchangeably, they have taken different meanings. Farther is commonly used in reference to distance while further refers to progress or development.
The difference between binoculars and celestron binoculars is that celestron binoculars can see farther and closer. But of course they do cost a lot more.
You can use "further" to indicate additional progress or advancement, such as, "Please further explain your reasoning." It can also be used to emphasize a point, like "I need to research the topic further."
Both farther and further are comparative forms of far. Farther is only used of distance; further can be used in any context.
If the umbilical cord is cut farther away from the baby it's an outie. If it's cut farther in, it's an innie.
The sound of jet planes move farther and farther but thunder sounds is only in one place
farther