Updated 2026-07-10
Further y farther: distancia física o figurada
Farther es para distancia física. Further es para distancia figurada o "más".
Farther se refiere a distancia física. "The store is farther than I thought."
Further se refiere a distancia figurada o cantidad adicional. "Let's discuss this further." "Further research is needed."
En inglés británico la distinción es más flexible. Further cubre ambos casos. En inglés americano muchos escritores mantienen la separación.
Examples
Let's discuss this farther.
Let's discuss this further.
The store is further than I thought.
The store is farther than I thought.
Frequently asked questions
In British English, often yes. In American English, farther is preferred for literal distance.
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Last updated: 2026-07-10
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