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   Fur·ther

   /ˈfərT͟Hər/

   

   adverb

   • 1. at, to, or by a greater distance (used to indicate the extent to which one thing or person is or becomes distant from another). "for some time I had wanted to move further from London" Similar at a greater distancemore distantfartherOpposite closer
   • ▪ used to emphasize the difference between a supposed or suggested fact or state of mind and the truth: "as for her being a liar, nothing could be further from the truth" Similar more unlikeless likefartherOpposite closer
   • 2. over a greater expanse of space or time; for a longer way: "we had walked further than I realized"
   • ▪ beyond the point already reached or the distance already covered: "Amelie decided to drive further up the coast"
   • ▪ at or to a more advanced, successful, or desirable stage: "determination could not get her any further"
   • ▪ used to introduce a new point relating to or reinforcing a previous statement: "On the internet, the size and scope of the market is several orders of magnitude higher. Further, it is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week" Similar furthermoremoreoverwhat's morealsoadditionallyin additionbesidesas welltooto booton top of thatover and above thatinto the bargainby the same tokenarchaic:withalforbye

   adjective

   • 1. more distant in space than something else of the same kind: "two men were standing at the further end of the clearing" Similar more distantmore remoteremotermore advancedmore extremefurther away/offfartherfarotheroppositeOpposite nearernear
   • ▪ more remote from a central point: "the museum is in the further reaches of the town" Similar remotedistantfar away/off/removedOpposite near
   • 2. additional to what already exists or has already taken place, been done, or been accounted for: "cook for a further ten minutes" Similar additionallymoreto a greater extentadditionalmoreextrasupplementarysupplementalothernewfresh

   verb

   • 1. help the progress or development of (something); promote: "he had depended on using them to further his own career"

   Word Origin Old Englishfurthor (adverb), furthra (adjective), fyrthrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to forth.

   Derivatives

   • 1. furtherer noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › furtherFURTHER | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   adjective [ always before noun ] uk / ˈfɜːðə r/ us. A2. more or extra: For further details about the offer, call this number. We will let you know if there are any further developments. further. verb [ T ] uk / ˈfɜːðə r/ us. to make something develop or become more successful: He'll do anything to further his career.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › further_3further verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of further verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › furtherfurther | meaning of further in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   further meaning, definition, what is further: more, or to a greater degree: Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › further_3further verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to help something to develop or be successful They hoped the new venture would further the cause of cultural cooperation throughout the Americas. She took the new job to further her career.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › further_2further adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   take something further. I am not satisfied with your explanation and intend to take the matter further. Definition of further adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusFURTHER - 75 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   further. adverb. These are words and phrases related to further. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of further. The Carters live a block further down the street.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › furtherfurther | definition in the Cambridge Essential English ...

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   further meaning: 1. comparative of far: at or to a place or time that is a longer distance away: 2. more: 3. more…. Learn more.