Farther vs Further

Farther ไกลออกไป

Farther means "more far/distant" in physical space.
Tom ran farther than Bill.
Which is farther, New York or Los Angeles?

Farthest means "the most far/distant."
I prefer the seat farthest from the window.
Pluto was once considered the farthest planet from the sun.

Further เพิ่มเติม

Further means "more far/distant" figuratively or non-physically, and can also mean "more/additional":
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Who is further along in her research?
Do you have any further ideas?

Further is also a verb: "to advance":
This class will further your understanding of ethics.
Furthest means "the most far/distant" figuratively.
That is the furthest thing from my mind.

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