further

[ fur-ther ]

adverb

1. at or to a greater distance; farther:

   I'm too tired to go further.

2. at or to a more advanced point; to a greater extent:

   Let's not discuss it further.

3. in addition; moreover:

   Further, he should be here any minute.

adjective

1. more distant or remote; farther:

   The map shows it to be further than I thought.

2. more extended:

   Does this mean a further delay?

3. additional; more:

   Further meetings seem pointless.

verb (used with object)

1. to help forward (a work, undertaking, cause, etc.); promote; advance; forward:

   You can always count on him to further his own interests.

further

/ ˈfɜːðə /

adverb

1. in addition; furthermore
2. to a greater degree or extent
3. to or at a more advanced point
4. to or at a greater distance in time or space; farther

adjective

1. additional; more
2. more distant or remote in time or space; farther

verb

1. tr to assist the progress of; promote

Usage

See farther

Confusables Note

See farther.

Derived Forms

• ˈfurtherer, noun

Other Words From

• further·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of further¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English furthere, Old English furthra; cognate with German vordere “more advanced”

Word History and Origins

Origin of further¹

Old English furthor ; related to Old Frisian further , Old Saxon furthor , Old High German furdar ; see forth

Idioms and Phrases

see without further ado .

Example Sentences

The publication of the findings was further delayed by a House rule that blocks the release of negative reports so close to an election.

From Salon

"Further remediation work and strengthened practice is required and therefore there remains a real risk of harm to the public and repetition of the conduct should Ms Robinson be permitted to practise unrestricted," they added.

From BBC

Mr Stockton told paramedics he believed Charlie had appeared to be choking on a biscuit, but further investigation after the child's death showed that could "not have been", Mr Lumley said.

From BBC

Further bruising was seen on Charlie over the following months by family and friends, and at the end of August 2023 Ms Roberts installed a spy camera overlooking her son's cot but took no further action, the court heard.

From BBC

Ms Roberts bought a spy camera over concerns about Mr Stockton and her son but failed to take any further action to protect him, it is alleged.

From BBC

Related Words

• again
• also
• farther
• then
• yet