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All the farther vs. As far as
All the farther
/ɔːl ðə ˈfɑːrðər/Examples:
That's all the farther I can go without more information.Due to roadblocks, that's all the farther we got this morning.The budget limits us to all the farther we can expand this year.
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As far as
/æz fɑr æz/Examples:
As far as I'm concerned, it's the best option available.Go as far as the crossroads, then turn right.She's progressed as far as chapter five of the book.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "All the farther" is often considered colloquial and less formal than "as far as".
- Many people argue that "all the farther" is regional and not standard English.
- "As far as" is universally accepted and used in both spoken and written English.
- Consider the audience and formality of the context when choosing between these expressions.
- "As far as" is more versatile and recognized in professional and academic settings.
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