Definition of further

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fur·ther    (fûrr) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
A comparative of far.

1. More distant in degree, time, or space: a result that was further from our expectations than last time; the further lamppost.
2. Additional: a further example; a further delay.

ADVERB:
A comparative of far.

1. To a greater extent; more: considered further the consequences of her actions.
2. In addition; furthermore: He stated further that he would not cooperate with the committee.
3. At or to a more distant or advanced point: went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight. See Usage Note at farther.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
fur·thered, fur·ther·ing, fur·thers

To help the progress of; advance. See Synonyms at advance.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English furthra, from furthor, farther. Adv., from Middle English from Old English furthor; see per¹ in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
further·er(Noun)