The Opposite(Antonym) of “nearer”
The antonyms of nearer are farther, further, and distant. These words describe the distance between two objects or places. Farther and further indicate a greater distance, while distant implies a considerable distance.
Definitions and Examples of farther, further, distant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
At or to a greater distance than something else in space or time.
Example
The store is farther away than I thought, so we need to take a taxi.
At or to a greater extent or degree.
Example
We need to do further research to understand the issue fully.
Existing or happening far away in space or time.
Example
The mountain range looked distant from where we were standing.
Key Differences: farther vs further vs distant
- 1Farther and further are interchangeable in most contexts, but further can also mean 'to a greater extent or degree.'
- 2Distant describes something that is far away in space or time, while farther and further describe the distance between two objects or places.
Effective Usage of farther, further, distant
- 1Giving Directions: Use farther to indicate a greater distance between two places.
- 2Comparing Distances: Use further to compare distances or degrees of separation.
- 3Describing Locations: Use distant to describe something that is far away in space or time.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nearer are farther, further, and distant. Use farther to indicate a greater distance, further to compare distances or degrees of separation, and distant to describe something that is far away in space or time.
