farther

Etymology

Variant of further.

adj

1. Alternative form of further">further. (See also the usage notes at further">further.)
   The necessity must be obeyed, and farther apology would be absurd. 1813, Pride & Prejudice

adv

1. Alternative form of further">further. (See also the usage notes at further">further.)
   But as the matter is often carried farther, even to the absolute rejecting of all profound reasonings, or what is commonly called metaphysics, we shall now proceed to consider what can reasonably be pleaded in their behalf. 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral., London: Oxford University Press, published 1973, § 5

verb

1. (uncommon or old-fashioned) Alternative form of further.