further

fur-ther · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    At, to, or by a greater distance.

  2. 2.

    To a greater extent or degree.

  3. 3.

    In addition; moreover.

  4. 4.

    Additional; more.

  5. 5.

    More distant.

  6. 6.

    To help the progress or development of something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    further to — Following on from; with reference to.
  • •
    until further notice — Until you are told otherwise.
  • •
    go further — Make additional progress; extend beyond.
  • •
    further afield — To more distant places.
  • •
    take something further — Pursue something more seriously.

Related words

Antonyms: less, nearer
See also: additionally, advance, farther, moreover
Synonyms: additionally, farther, more

Etymology

From Old English furþor, comparative of forþ ("forth"). Related to German fürder.