Which if these most accurately describes the difference between the words farther and further?
- Farther means more far and further means more to the fore.
- Farther represents a greater distance than further.
- There are no differences in use
- Farther is used when a known direction is involved; further is in more general.
Answer
The correct answer is A) Farther means more far and further means more to the fore..
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