further

Definitions

1. adjective

   More distant, said of two things.

   Examples

   • See those two lampposts? Run to the further one.
   • He stood at the further end of the hall.
2. adjective

   More or additional.

   Examples

   • I have one further comment to make.
   • Please call us for further information.
3. adverb

   To a greater distance.

   Examples

   • I can run further than you.
   • I live a little further out of town.
4. adverb

   To a greater degree.

   Examples

   • This country was further advanced than the other.
   • I do not want to discuss it any further.
5. adverb

   Beyond what has been said or done.

   Examples

   • Chapter 10 further explains the ideas from Chapter 9.
   • Do not confuse things further.
6. adverb

   Also, and in addition.

   Examples

   • It is too long, and further, it makes no sense.
   • I say further that he only worked there.
7. adverb

   Used in letters to refer to something said earlier.

   Examples

   • Further to our phone call, I am writing to explain.
   • This example is further to the one on page 17.
8. verb

   To help something move forward.

   Examples

   • We hope this gift will further your research.
   • Her mentor did all he could to further her career.
   ≠hinder
9. verb

   To help something grow or make progress.

   Examples

   • They want to further the economy.
   • We work to further the peace process.