further

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Examples of further correctly used: "This murder case calls for further investigation" and "that could not be further from the truth".

Examples of farther correctly used: "I live farther away from the city than I would like" and "How much farther do we have to go before we get there?"

Validity: 66%

Further refers to a continuation or extension in terms of time, degree, or anything else other than distance.

Farther refers to distance only.

Validity: 66%

"Further" can be used as a verb, for example: "He's just trying to further his career."

"Farther" cannot be used as a verb.

Validity: 50%

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