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The English Word of the Day: Further

The English Word of the Day: Further

10
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further

(adverb, adjective) más; además; addicional; ...


'Further and ‘farther’ are used almost interchangeably, but there's a difference between them.

Farther is primarily an adverb. Further is also used as an adjective.
Both mean the same when used to refer to the concept of distance,
but 'farther’ means distant in space: it refers to an actual, physical, measurable advancement that can be seen, felt and observed;
whereas 'further’ (as an adverb) means distant in time or space without gving any definite concept of the distance. It is an abstract concept, often used figuratively or metaphorically. (She moved further in her career path with countless victories to her credit.)

further: distance on your mind <> farther: distance on your feet


Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español para este hilo, así que si estás interesado, por favor envia un MP a rac1 o a mí.
Mientras tanto, maestroantonio se ha ofrecido amablemente a ayudarnos. Modifica tus frases según sus sugerencias, ¡por favor!
Hay muchos hablantes nativos de inglés aquí, entonces la mayoría de ellos puede ofrecer sugerencias a las frases en inglés. Voy a ayudar tanto como pueda, por supuesto.

Aquí están las directrices del juego:

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  • El ganador será elegido basándose en el uso correcto de la palabra, así como en la cantidad de votos.
  • Respeta las reglas de SpanishDict.
  • ¡Disfruta el juego y mantén siempre en mente que todos nosotros estamos aquí para aprender!

We are looking for an official corrector of the Spanish sentences for this thread, so if you are interested, please send a PM to either rac1 or me.

In the meantime maestroantonio has kindly offered to help us out. Please edit your sentences according to his suggestions!

As there are lots of native English speakers here, most of them can offer suggestions to the English sentences. I shall try to help as much as I can too, of course.

Here are the rules of the game:

  • Use the word in an English sentence and add the Spanish translation of that sentence. Try to use the word in an original way. Use your own words!
  • Vote for the sentences that you like most.
  • Write sentences of at least 5 words, but don't write paragraphs of 4 sentences or more.
  • Correct your sentences according to the suggestions of the corrector.
  • Please, check your sentence at least one more time before sending it and correct your unnecessary errors; this would enlighten the task of our corrector considerably.
  • The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.
  • Respect the rules of SpanishDict.
  • Enjoy the game and always keep in mind that all of us are here to learn.

Mi frase/my sentence:

For further reference, click on the following links: Grammar Girl, Knowitsdifference, Wordreference and the question in our forum yesterday that made me choose today's word.

Para obtener más información, haga click en los siguientes enlaces: Grammar Girl, Knowitsdifference, Wordreference y la cuestión en nuestro foro de ayer que me hizo elegir la palabra de hoy.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
You are doing such a good job little bunny: ) - Ranman, Feb 5, 2013
Thank you, big mr Ranman ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
You really are doing a good job mc...I hope you get some help pronto. - 0095ca4c, Feb 5, 2013
=D i asked it yesterday! - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
Yes, Rey you did ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Hi Mc!! Gracias amiga!!:)) - iana01, Feb 6, 2013
Hi Iaaaaanaaaaa, we missed you for a while! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013

15 Answers

7
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Believe me, nothing could be further from the truth.

Créeme, nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by rac1
It all depends on the meaning of "is". :)) - Noetol, Feb 5, 2013
And then you pick this poor, innocent man, who never told a lie in his life, as an example o illustrate your sentence ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Couldn't resist. Lol - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
I disagree for once with Noetol...I think it depends on the meaning of 'truth' lol - 0095ca4c, Feb 5, 2013
Dang, he's sweating bad: ) - Ranman, Feb 5, 2013
Or your definition of something else. lol - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
This is my definition of "Demublican". - Jubilado, Feb 6, 2013
He is saying right now ( I didn't have a .......... with Monica , and pointing to the other side ). - shish75, Feb 6, 2013
6
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Un dicho en el campo de la aeronáutica es "más distancia, más alto, más rápido".

A saying in the field of aeronautics is "further, higher, faster".

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updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Wow! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Did you fly one of these birds? - 0095ca4c, Feb 5, 2013
Only in my dreams! :)) - Noetol, Feb 6, 2013
5
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No tengo nada más que decir.

I have nothing further to say.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by ray76
But can I think for a little while , please ! - ray76, Feb 6, 2013
Are we all still concentrating on learning/practising Spanish?????? - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I think ray is busy, mllc.. - annierats, Feb 6, 2013
Por supuesto , todas ellas son chicas de España , mc1020 es verdades. - ray76, Feb 6, 2013
I think Ray needs to be busier Je Je!!!!! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
No comment mate !:). - shish75, Feb 6, 2013
But, but, but, but, but, but, but ray, did you notice that most of their socks match? All butt four :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
5
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It is my goal to be like a snowball, the further I am rolled, the more I gain. Es mi objetivo es ser como una bola de nieve, el más yo soy laminados, ganando.

updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Not in weight, I hope ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
So That is what has been happening to me. - rogspax, Feb 6, 2013
hee hee mc...I was thinking the very same thing. :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
yes, it started at Christmas, with me, but I can't say it's muy goal, exactly.. - annierats, Feb 6, 2013
Thanks amigos, although I am underweight I didn't mean this physically! JeJe - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Hola pam. At least your horse will appreciate that...being underweight I mean. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
5
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The further I try to understand this outburst of rage, the less I understand her problem.

Cuanto más intento entender este ataque de ira, menos entiendo su problema.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by 0095ca4c
He's creepy: ) - Ranman, Feb 5, 2013
Wouldn't you be mad if your husband lent your wig without asking first ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Yes and yes amigos. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
yuck. - rogspax, Feb 6, 2013
How did you get that photo of my ex-wife? :)) - Noetol, Feb 6, 2013
I would be a touch annoyed if I were a lady and looked like that :) - ian-hill, Feb 6, 2013
It's gorgeous! Whatever it is. jeje - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
I am in disbelief! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
5
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Really, you know, I don't ask about male underwear often, nothing could be further from my thoughts.

Sabes, de verdad no estoy preguntando sobre calzoncillos todo el tiempo, no me parece muy estimulante.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Hahahahaha ... I'm thinking a lot, but I can't write it down ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
The lady doth protest too much: ) - Ranman, Feb 5, 2013
You have apoint Ranman, but the waeather is so awful, one has to think about something.. - annierats, Feb 5, 2013
You found him - the Devonshire Stud - in your garden right Annie. - ian-hill, Feb 5, 2013
Ian, it's snowing, hailing and blowing a bitter northely wind.. - annierats, Feb 5, 2013
I posted my comment loooonnnnnng before annie posted this picture! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Pray tell, what is the difference between this picture and my picture that you said should be flagged?????? - 0095ca4c, Feb 5, 2013
Do they sell socks in threes? - PeterRS, Feb 6, 2013
Great Budgie smugglers ! - ray76, Feb 6, 2013
I agree with Ranman, the lady doth protest too much! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
5
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I should further my education.

Debo continuar con mi educación.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by Ranman
Wow! You were fast ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Yeah, I did learn to type in junior high.: ) - Ranman, Feb 5, 2013
5
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I have some bad news for all of us: maestroantonio is no longer able to correct our sentences. He told us himself, so please go by there and say 'thank you'.

Thanks ; - )

updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
I've done that and sent hugs. I would have given him a mwaaaah, but I don't think I know him well enough. :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 5, 2013
Could u ask the chappie in the underpants? - annierats, Feb 5, 2013
No, he's a bit too young. And he doesn't look like he spends his time training his brain ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
4
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I heard nothing further.

No he vuelto a oír nada más.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
No news can be good news ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Esto no podía ser más lejos de la verdad.

That could not be further from the truth.

updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by gohern
Is what they said about poor Billy Clinton ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
lol billy - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
3
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The more slowly you walk, the farther you get.

Cuano más lento andes, más lejos llegarás.

updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
and the more you'll see ;-)))) Good one, Ianaaaaa & I am glad you're back ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Hi Mc!! :)) Thanks.))) - iana01, Feb 6, 2013
Good to have you back, amiga! - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
Hello Rac. Gracias!!:)) - iana01, Feb 7, 2013
3
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The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion. (Proverb).

El susurro de una chica guapa se oye más que el rugido de un León. enter image description here

updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by shish75
posted by shish75
This entry is just for singles !:). - shish75, Feb 6, 2013
Singles that want to hear girl's whispers ;-) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Aww, sweet, Shish. - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
3
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After only 5 minutes in the car, the toddler used to ask : How much further is it? Are we nearly there.. And he carried on asking this every two minutes.

Despues de solo cinco minutos viajando en coche , el niño solía preguntar : Está a lejos? Cuando lleguemos? . Y seguía preguntando cada dos minutos.

updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by annierats
I couldn't hlp making up anothr, mlc., it made me remeber small children.. Just as you finally arrive, you find they have fallen asleep.. - annierats, Feb 5, 2013
You left out "I have to go to the bathroom":)) - Noetol, Feb 5, 2013
Thanks, annie, and hahahaha, Noetol, but you forgot: "I am sick!" ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
And then.. I have been sick.. I feelsick again.. And Tony hit me! - annierats, Feb 5, 2013
And nearly peeing himself every time he saw "Ausfart" on the German autobahn. - ian-hill, Feb 6, 2013
3
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This goes slightly further than Annie's, but not much. He's actually wearing more.

Esto va un poco más que la de Annie, pero no mucho. En verdad, lleva más

(and after perhaps too many girly photos, I thought I should appear more equal opportunity)

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by rogspax
Nevermind rogspax...the equal opportunity was a nice gesture :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
What a wonderful bathing suit: it grows with you ;-) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I wish I hadn't seen this I am single and now... - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
2
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Si vas caminando de Coatepec, Veracruz a Jalapa, Veracruz, estaras caminando por 10 minutos. De veracruz al DF son 2 horas en carro. From Coatepec to Jalapa it is 10 minutes if you walk. From Veracruz to el DF it is 2 hours in car.

updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by Rey_Mysterio
no es tan lejos verdad? - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
No, but I have heard stories that it can take hourrrrrs to get to the other side of DF due to the chaos in traffic. - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
it is 2 hours by car - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
As a good Rey you let all the others play with the word 'further' for you, while you make up your own sentence ;-)))) Hahahahahahahaha, Rey - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
jajajajaj - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
i guess because i cant come up with a sentence at the time or because i just want to make the sentence as long as possible - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
thats true it can take a loooooooooong time to get to the other side of el df - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013