farther - further

farther - further
Farther and further are both comparative forms of `far'. Farthest and furthest are the superlative forms.
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When you are talking about distance, you can use any of these forms.

Birds were able to find food by flying farther and farther.

He must have found a window open further along the balcony.

Gus was in the farthest corner of the room.

The sun is then at its furthest point to the south.

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However, when you are talking about the degree or extent of something, you can only use further or furthest.

He needed to develop his reading further.

The furthest you can get on a farm is foreman, and you won't be this until it's nearly time to retire.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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