Far and Further

Far

Far adjective - Located at a great distance in time or space or degree.
Usage example: far corners of the earth

Further is a synonym for far in opposite topic. In some cases you can use "Further" instead the word "Far" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: fared, faring

Further

Further adjective - More distant in especially degree.
Usage example: further from our expectations

Far is a synonym for further. You can use "Far" instead the word "Further" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: furthered, furthering
Cite this Source
Further and Far. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/far/further
Far & Further. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/far/further>.
Further or Far. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/far/further.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "far" and "further" have occurred on timeline