Farther vs. Further

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What´s the difference between "farther" and "further"?

Farther vs. Further

"Farther" refers to distance; "further" refers to a greater degree or a greater extent.

Ex: We will discuss this matter further.
Ex: The post office is farther away than the grocery store.

   

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