farther / further

Physical distance versus degree, and the verb.

Farther is the safer word for physical distance: farther down the road. Further is the safer word for degree or addition: further delay, further study. Further is also the verb: further the work. Farther used for degree is common. Keep further for the verb.

Examples

Usefarther down the hall

Usefurther review

Usefurther the plan

Avoidfarther the plan