Learn about the difference between the homophones: father and farther

Definitions

father

Father is a noun that refers to a male parent.

Example

My father is a doctor.

Example

He is like a father to me.

farther

Farther is an adjective that refers to physical distance. It means more distant than something else.

Example

I can't run any farther.

Example

The store is farther away than I thought.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference, think of father as a family member and farther as a measure of distance. - You could also associate farther with the word 'far' which relates to distance.