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Answer: What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further'?

Dec 24, 2007 22:16

With examples from Stargate, Harry Potter, and Cowboy Bebop.

Question: What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further'?

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lmichelle599 January 11 2008, 22:32:00 UTC

I still get confused with these two words. I've got The Elements of Style, but it seems I'm looking it up every time.

sg_betty May 26 2009, 05:25:56 UTC

Thanks! That helps. I think my confusion stemmed from seeing them used interchangably. It's good to know there's a rule of thumb to follow.