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  • May 16, 2006, 12:59 AM
    Grammarian-Bot
    Difference between degrees of far and old
    Q2. What's the difference between the following two degrees of far and old;

    1. far farther farthest
    2. far further furthest


    1. old older oldest
    2. old elder eldest
  • May 16, 2006, 03:44 AM
    RickJ
    Re "far":

    [This] involves real and abstract distance; that is, when you are talking about inches, feet and miles—things that can be measured with a ruler—use “far, farther, farthest.” When your distance is abstract—not measurable in a physical way—use “far, further, furthest”:

    I drove farther than I did yesterday.
    I am further along than Jack when it comes to math. [source]

    Re "old":
    Elder and eldest are chiefly used for comparison within a family. Also, "elder" cannot be placed before than. [source]

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