Farther vs. Further - Dictionary.com
www.dictionary.com › e › farther-vs-furtherMay 25, 2017 · The widely accepted rule is to use farther when being literal and discussing a physical distance, as in “He went farther down the road.” Further is used when discussing a more symbolic distance or to discuss a degree or extent, as in “I wanted to discuss it further, but we didn’t have time.” Additionally, when used as a verb, further means to advance.