Farther vs. Further

I think some of the hardest words to remember are farther and further.
We are always getting these two mixed up!
So here is how I tell my students to remember them....

FARTHER
Remember FARTHER because it has FAR in it.
FARTHER refers to a measurable distance.

Examples:
*How much farther do we have to go? (measurable distance)

*I can run farther than you. (measurable distance)

*I dont think I can go much farther without stopping for gas. (measurable distance)




FURTHER
Further means to a greater degree or next level.

Examples:
*I want to further my education by getting a masters degree. (greater degree or next level)

*We will not discuss this any further!  (greater degree or next level)




Let me know if you have any FURTHER questions, okay? :)