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Further   /fˈərðər/   Listen
Further

adjective
1.
More distant in especially degree.  Synonym: farther.  "Further from our expectations" , "Farther from the truth" , "Farther from our expectations"
adverb
1.
To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage ('further' is used more often than 'farther' in this abstract sense).  Synonym: farther.  "Let's not discuss it further" , "Nothing could be further from the truth" , "They are further along in their research than we expected" , "The application of the law was extended farther" , "He is going no farther in his studies"
2.
In addition or furthermore.  "Stated further that he would not cooperate with them" , "They are definitely coming; further, they should be here already"
3.
To or at a greater distance in time or space ('farther' is used more frequently than 'further' in this physical sense).  Synonym: farther.  "Moved farther away" , "Farther down the corridor" , "The practice may go back still farther to the Druids" , "Went only three miles further" , "Further in the future"
verb
(past & past part. furthered; pres. part. furthering)
1.
Promote the growth of.  Synonym: foster.
2.
Contribute to the progress or growth of.  Synonyms: advance, boost, encourage, promote.



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"Further" Quotes from Famous Books



... Without further explanation the girl went up-stairs, got out her most becoming hat and feather—for she had never been restricted, like an English servant, in such matters—wrapped a scarlet shawl over her flounced dress, and, after practising ...
— The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals • Ann S. Stephens

... Peace, and was not committed to jail, as has been represented. After his arrest, he expressed some contrition, and admitted he had gone too far. The ultimate understanding appears to be with the Indians, that they will offer no further resistance, but wait patiently for a redress of grievances, until the meeting of the Legislature, when they confidently expect to have their guardianship removed. As an evidence of their peaceable disposition, "President" Amos, at the request of Mr. Fiske, gave up the ...
— Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts - Relative to the Marshpee Tribe: or, The Pretended Riot Explained • William Apes

... which is just now somewhat forgotten; I therefore determined to say a few words on it to-night. I do not pretend to teach but only to suggest; to point out certain problems of Natural Theology, the further solution of which ought, I think, ...
— Scientific Essays and Lectures • Charles Kingsley

... Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to adjust the difficulties between the United States and Spain, in relation to the boundaries of the new purchase of Louisiana. In this he failed, and in 1806 he was recalled to England to act with Mr. Pickney in further negotiation for the protection of neutral rights. On the last day of that year a treaty was concluded, but because of the omission of any provision against the impressment of seamen, and its doubtfulness in relation to other leading points the president sent it back for revisal. All efforts ...
— Hidden Treasures - Why Some Succeed While Others Fail • Harry A. Lewis

... made no arrangements whatever for its supply. Day and night the German favorites of the king, who had ruined their master's cause by dissuading him from following the advice of Lord Peterborough, now labored with the king still further to destroy his confidence in Peterborough; and finding himself treated coldly by the ungrateful monarch, who owed everything to him, opposed at every turn by the other generals, and seeing that his presence was worse than ...
— The Bravest of the Brave - or, with Peterborough in Spain • G. A. Henty


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