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farther 音标拼音: [f'ɑrðɚ] a. 更远的,进一步的
ad. 更远的,此外,far的比较级 更远的,进一步的更远的,此外,far的比较级 farther adv 1: to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); "further complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected"; "the application of the law was extended farther"; "he is going no farther in his studies" [synonym: {further}, {farther}] 2: to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); "farther north"; "moved farther away"; "farther down the corridor"; "the practice may go back still farther to the Druids"; "went only three miles further"; "further in the future" [synonym: {farther}, {further}] adj 1: more distant in especially space or time; "they live in the farther house" 2: more distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations" [synonym: {further}, {farther}] Far \Far\, a. [{Farther}and {Farthest}are used as the compar. and superl. of far, although they are corruptions arising from confusion with further and furthest. See {Further}.] [OE. fer, feor, AS. feor; akin to OS. fer, D. ver, OHG. ferro, adv., G. fern, a., Icel. fjarri, Dan. fjirn, Sw. fjerran, adv., Goth. fa[imac]rra, adv., Gr. ????? beyond, Skr. paras, adv., far, and prob. to L. per through, and E. prefix for-, as in forgive, and also to fare. Cf. {Farther}, {Farthest}.] 1. Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent. [1913 Webster] They said, . . . We be come from a far country. --Josh. ix. 6. [1913 Webster] The nations far and near contend in choice. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty. [1913 Webster] 3. Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated. [1913 Webster] They that are far from thee ahsll perish. --Ps. lxxiii. 27. [1913 Webster] 4. Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character. [1913 Webster] He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther. --F. Anstey. [1913 Webster] 5. The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts. [1913 Webster] Note: The distinction between the adjectival and adverbial use of far is sometimes not easily discriminated. [1913 Webster] {By far}, by much; by a great difference. {Far between}, with a long distance (of space or time) between; at long intervals. "The examinations are few and far between." --Farrar. [1913 Webster] Farther \Far"ther\ (f[aum]r"[th][~e]r), a., compar. of {Far}. [superl. {Farthest} (-[th][e^]st). See {Further}.] [For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. {Farthest}.] 1. More remote; more distant than something else. [1913 Webster] 2. Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further. [1913 Webster] Before our farther way the fates allow. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Let me add a farther Truth. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Some farther change awaits us. --MIlton. [1913 Webster] Farther \Far"ther\, adv. 1. At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther. [1913 Webster] 2. Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event. [1913 Webster] {No farther}, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc. [1913 Webster] It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! --Shak. [1913 Webster] Farther \Far"ther\, v. t. To help onward. [R.] See {Further}. [1913 Webster] 61 Moby Thesaurus words for "farther":
above, accessory, added, additional, additionally, again, all included, also, altogether, among other things, ancillary, and all, and also, and so, another, as well, au reste, auxiliary, beside, besides, beyond, collateral, contributory, else, en plus, extra, for lagniappe, fresh, further, furthermore, in addition, inter alia, into the bargain, item, likewise, more, more distant, moreover, new, now, on the side, on top of, other, over, plus, remoter, similarly, spare, supernumerary, supplemental, supplementary, surplus, then, therewith, thither, to boot, too, ulterior, yet, yon, yonder
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