[stylist] farther, further, farthest, furthest

[John Lee Clark]

Jim:

No, both distance and physical measurements in units go under farther.
Further deals with things like progress and other abstract concepts.  Should
NFB go further in its Braille literacy program?  Yes.  If you walk east from
NFB headquarters, can you walk farther than twenty miles?  No, you can't,
because you can't walk on the Atlantic Ocean!

I hope this helps!

John

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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:18 AM
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Subject: [stylist] farther, further, farthest, furthest

hi listers,
anybody have a good rule of thumb for when and when not to use these words?
I think, don't quote me, farther means greater distance or greater 
expanse, but further means that greater is measured in units.  but I 
am confused about farthest and furthest.
thanks

jc

Jim Canaday M.A.
Lawrence, KS


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