Teach me English

aam1234 · 07-13-2010

One more...

What's the difference between Farther and Further. I'm guessing the former relates to distance, but not sure what the second is used for.

Douglas · 07-13-2010

Not sure if they are seperate words, or just seperate pronunciation. But both mean the same thing, as far as I know.

aam1234 · 07-13-2010

If I were to guess I'd say Farther is used for something tangible, like distance. Whereas, Further is for something intangible, such as an opinion (or some such). But that's a guess.

Pony · 07-13-2010

Further can mean also.
Example: I don't like your dishonesty.Further,you need to watch your tone of voice.
Further can also be used as a dialect for say country folks.Ex.: Further that way.Farther would be more appropriate.

aam1234 · 07-21-2010

Farther versus Further
While both words refer to distance, grammarians distinguish “farther” as physical distance and “further” as metaphorical distance. You can dive further into a project, for instance, or you can dive farther into the ocean.

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Max@Home · 07-21-2010

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Originally Posted by aam1234

Farther versus Further
While both words refer to distance, grammarians distinguish “farther” as physical distance and “further” as metaphorical distance. You can dive further into a project, for instance, or you can dive farther into the ocean.

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...so you can be farther away from home and further away from home

Max@Home

Pony · 07-21-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by aam1234

Farther versus Further
While both words refer to distance, grammarians distinguish “farther” as physical distance and “further” as metaphorical distance. You can dive further into a project, for instance, or you can dive farther into the ocean.

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Further can also mean: as well as.More meaning than just distance.
Those grammarians need to spend some time in the U.S. south.They would get a good lesson in dialect.
Looks like your English skills have really come along.

Sidebyte · 07-21-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killjoy

I speak enough Spanish to get by in a touristy area.
It came in handy while SCUBA diving in Cozumel.

Uno Mas Cerveza Por Favor?
La Quenta Por Favor?
Donde esta el banyo?

When I moved to Colombia some 10 years ago the best i could do was to swear a little in California Spanish. Good thing my wife is truly bilingual.................
The most important thing that I have learned in regards to speaking Spanish is: I have mastered the names of all the FOODS.

aam1234 · 08-26-2010

Interesting article: 24 Things You Might Be Saying Wrong

aam1234 · 11-13-2010

Another one.

Can we use the word "color" as singular and plural. For example, "I like the color in this photo", even though the photo has many colors.

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Douglas Camel Breath Location: Florida Posts: 12,494 CamelKarma: 142668 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English Not sure if they are seperate words, or just seperate pronunciation. But both mean the same thing, as far as I know.

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aam1234 Camel Breath Posts: 11,932 CamelKarma: 30766 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English If I were to guess I'd say Farther is used for something tangible, like distance. Whereas, Further is for something intangible, such as an opinion (or some such). But that's a guess.
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07-13-2010	#194
Pony Dromedary Location: V.B.,VA. Posts: 1,261 CamelKarma: 3055 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English Further can mean also. Example: I don't like your dishonesty.Further,you need to watch your tone of voice. Further can also be used as a dialect for say country folks.Ex.: Further that way.Farther would be more appropriate.
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aam1234 Camel Breath Posts: 11,932 CamelKarma: 30766 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English Farther versus Further While both words refer to distance, grammarians distinguish “farther” as physical distance and “further” as metaphorical distance. You can dive further into a project, for instance, or you can dive farther into the ocean. Source
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08-26-2010	#199
aam1234 Camel Breath Posts: 11,932 CamelKarma: 30766 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English Interesting article: 24 Things You Might Be Saying Wrong
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aam1234 Camel Breath Posts: 11,932 CamelKarma: 30766 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Teach me English Another one. Can we use the word "color" as singular and plural. For example, "I like the color in this photo", even though the photo has many colors. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member of PhotoCamel to open up the site's many benefits and features.
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