further
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FURTHER
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to or at a more distant place or time
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farther
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He lives further (away) from the office than his boss.
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We need to look back further into the past to find the cause of these problems.
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I've never been further west than St. Louis.
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Their house is further up/down the street.
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The road ended and we couldn't go any further. [=we couldn't go beyond that point]
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to a greater degree or extent
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We need to research/look further into this matter.
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The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further.
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I do not want anything further [=more] to do with this mess.
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I don't know anything further [=more] about what really happened.
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The interview ended before they could question me further. [=more]
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Interest rates fell further. [=more]
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“They are not our friends.” “I would go even further and say they are our enemies.”
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Some people claim that he is an arrogant man, but nothing could be further from the truth. [=it is completely untrue to say that he is an arrogant man]
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Some people expect him to retire, but he says that nothing could be further from his mind. [=he has no intention of retiring]
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Don't worry, what you've told me will go no further. [=I will not tell anyone else what you have told me]
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formal
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in addition to what has been said
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furthermore
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I had enough money to invest. I realized, further, that the risk was small.
further to
British, formal
— used in a letter to refer to a subject discussed in a previous letter or conversation
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Further to my letter of last Wednesday, may I remind you that the money outstanding has still not been paid.
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further
/ˈfɚðɚ/
adjective
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further
/ˈfɚðɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FURTHER
1
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additional,
more
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Further study/research is needed.
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He will undergo further questioning.
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If you need further information/details, you can call me.
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We do not expect any further deliveries today.
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I have nothing further to say.
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There is a further problem: do we have enough money?
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The library will be closed until further notice. [=until some time in the future which has not yet been decided or stated]
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more distant
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farther
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We parked in the further lot.
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There is more damage to the further part of the fence.
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further
/ˈfɚðɚ/
verb
furthers;
furthered;
furthering
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further
/ˈfɚðɚ/
verb
furthers;
furthered;
furthering
Britannica Dictionary definition of FURTHER
[+ object]
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to help the progress of (something)
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to cause (something) to become more successful or advanced
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He will do all he can to further [=promote] the cause.
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What can I do to further [=advance] my career?
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Their efforts greatly furthered the state of research.
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The funds are to be used to further the public good.
