Do I use furthest or farthest?
Farthest is used to denote physical distances directly. Furthest is used to denote distances in a non-physical or an abstract way.
Which is correct go further or go farther?
The widely accepted rule is to use farther when being literal and discussing a physical distance, as in “He went farther down the road.” Further is used when discussing a more symbolic distance or to discuss a degree or extent, as in “I wanted to discuss it further, but we didn’t have time.”
How do you use furthest?
“Farthest” is used as both an adjective and an adverb. If you are talking about actual distance, the word that has appropriate usage is “farthest.” “Furthest” is used to describe a greater degree.
How do you use the word furthest?
Examples of ‘furthest’ in a sentence furthest
- The furthest I’ve gone in public so far is wearing mascara.
- Belgium may have gone furthest in this direction.
- This is the furthest north anyone lives permanently.
- The relative who lives the furthest away has thrilling plans.
- The poles furthest away look the smallest.
How do you use further in a sentence?
Further sentence example
- The assistant asked some further questions.
- Without further conversation, the Indians started down the gully.
- He offered no further information and she felt uncomfortable about asking.
- Miss Keller’s later education is easy to understand and needs no further explanation than she has given.
What is further grammar?
“Further” to Indicate Addition Further is defined as something that is additional or more, as well as referring to distance. It is used when there is no knowledge of the actual physical or time difference.
Is far more formal?
Also, “far better” is a little more formal than “much better.” And actually, “much better” can be used as a standalone sentence in dialogue. For example, if a person had just changed outfits, “There you go. Much better.”
What part of speech is farthest?
adverb
adverb, superlative of far, with farther as comparative.
What is far comparative and superlative?
Farther* The farthest* *Some people say that “Far” can be both, a regular and an irregular adjective; “farther” being the regular comparative and “the farthest” the regular superlative.
