Far/farther/farthest ; Far/further/furthest ?

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ph2004

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I always thought that the comparative and superlative forms of far were "further" and "furthest". By incident I saw that "farther" and "farthest" were also possible.
What's the difference between the two, if any ?
 

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I always thought that the comparative and superlative forms of far were "further" and "furthest". By incident I saw that "farther" and "farthest" were also possible.
What's the difference between the two, if any ?
Please read this link: Online Etymology Dictionary
 

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This is very interesting, thank you, bhaisahab. But they are actually felt this way, aren't they?
Some people see them that way, yes.
 
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