What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
longer
Example
I can't stay any longer, I have to go now. [longer: adverb]
Example
This movie is longer than the one we watched yesterday. [longer: comparative adjective]
farther
Example
We need to drive farther to get to the next town. [farther: adverb]
Example
The blue car is parked farther away than the red car. [farther: comparative adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Farther is more commonly used than longer in everyday language. Farther is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while longer is less common and is typically used in time-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between longer and farther?
Both longer and farther are considered neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
