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adjective

Far adj. (farther and farthest are used as the compar. and superl. of far, although they are corruptions arising from confusion with further and furthest)

Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent. "They said,... We be come from a far country." "The nations far and near contend in choice."

Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.

Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated. "They that are far from thee ahsll perish."

Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character. "He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther."

The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts. Note: The distinction between the adjectival and adverbial use of far is sometimes not easily discriminated.

By far, by much; by a great difference.

Far between, with a long distance (of space or time) between; at long intervals. "The examinations are few and far between."

Further adj. compar.

More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther.

Beyond; additional; as, a further reason for this opinion; nothing further to suggest. Note: The forms further and farther are in general not differentiated by writers, but further is preferred by many when application to quantity or degree is implied.

adverb

Further adv. To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther. "Carries us, I know not how much further, into familiar company." "They sdvanced us far as Eleusis and Thria; but no further."

Further off, not so near; apart by a greater distance.

verb

Further v. t. (past & past part. furthered; pres. part. furthering) To help forward; to promote; to advance; to forward; to help or assist. "This binds thee, then, to further my design." "I should nothing further the weal public."

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