[stylist] farther, further, farthest, furthest

[James Canaday M.A. N6YR]

thanks John, succinct.
jc

Jim Canaday M.A.
Lawrence, KS

At 02:02 AM 2/12/2009, you wrote:
>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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>Subject: [stylist] farther, further, farthest, furthest
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>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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