Commonly Confused Words Worksheet: Farther vs. Further

About this Worksheet:

Farther and further sound a little alike, and their meanings are similar, but they are used in different ways. Farther is used as an adjective and adverb meaning a greater physical distance. It is a comparative form of the word far, meaning “more far. Further is also used as an adjective and adverb meaning a greater amount. It is used, however, for things that are not physical, like time or speech. It is also a comparative form of the word far, meaning “more far” or more. In this worksheet, students choose the correct word.