further or farther?

[bibeduck]

Hi everyone. Which is correct:

I don't want to push my luck any further.
or
I don't want to push my luck any farther.
?

Thanks in advance :HAPPY:

[tcha]

hi there, I searched on this so a not to get myself confused too...

FARTHER denotes physical advancement in distance.
FURTHER denotes advancement to greater degree, as in time.

so guess you know the answer to your question, have a nice day and God bless!

source: lessontutor.com

[tcha]

By the way, below are some of the exercises we all can practice:



How much __________ do you plan to drive tonight?

I've reached the end of my rope with this dog chewing up the carpet. I just can't go any _____________.

Do you have any _______________ plans for adding on to the building?
That's a lot _____________ than I want to carry this machine and tripod!


The _____________ that I travel down this road, the ____________ behind schedule I get.

How much ___________ do you intend to take this legal matter?

I want to ___________ my career by taking some management courses.

It's not that much ____________ to the gas station.

How much ____________ do I have to read in this text?

How much __________ do I have to run, Coach?


enjoy and learn...

[skykeeper]

The first sentence is correct.. it is similar with this sentence

she's already confused, so please don't confuse her any further.

Thanks..NIce question.

[FFXI]

Great posts.
Thank you for putting this question forward and giving the answers.
It makes me know more about farther and further.

[mike_davidso]

The first sentence is correct and thanks for sharing the exercises.