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MCS Minute Masterclass: Farther vs Further

11/22/2013

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Today we're kicking off our new weekly blog series, MCS Minute Masterclass. Each week we'll feature a quick tip to help you improve your writing in just 60 seconds! Today we discuss 'farther' vs 'further'.

FARTHER VS FURTHER

Farther = Physical distance
Further = Figurative distance

In ambiguous cases, where you could be talking about either physical or figurative distance, plump for 'further'. 

Examples

We walk a little farther down the street, and I get a few puzzled looks when people recognize me. But then they shake their
heads, thinking they must be crazy—why would the Emissary’s daughter be in their neck of the woods?
- Black City, page 63

She doesn’t have to explain that any further. When Darklings mate, they often bite each other and blood share. Evangeline will never be able to do that; not with a Darkling, anyway.
- Black City, page 219

“I wanted you to kiss me, I wanted us to take things a step further, and I admit I got carried away, but I didn’t want that.
You know how my father died, you must know how much being bitten scares me,” I say.
- Black City, page 246 

2 Comments
Jess link
11/25/2013 10:57:39 am

Ha! I just had to look this one up the other day bc I can never remember! Great tips, Liz!

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Kody link
3/17/2021 04:40:24 pm

Interesting thoughtts

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