Category:Farther

Far"ther, a., compar. of Far. [superl. Farthest (. See Further.] Etym: [For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. Farthest.]

1. More remote; more distant than something else.

2. Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further. Before our farther way the fates allow. Dryden. Let me add a farther Truth. Dryden. Some farther change awaits us. MIlton.

farther Far"ther, adv.

1. At or to a greater distance; more renotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther.

2. Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event. No farther, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc. It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! Shak.

farther Far"ther, v. t.

Defn: To help onward. [R.] See Further.