26984 words

further

9 definitions • 22 examples
1

Examples:

I never got further than the first five pages of "Ulysses".
get further We discussed the problem but we didn't get much further in actually solving it.
The whole matter is further complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to each other.
Every day she sinks further and further into depression.
2
If you go or take something further, you take it to a more advanced stage:

Examples:

Before we go any further with the project, I think we should make sure that there's enough money to fund it.
3

Examples:

It was much further to the town centre than I remembered.
Fourteen miles is further than you'd think once you start to run it.
Is that her at the further (= other) end of the room?
4
more or extra:

Examples:

Have you anything further to add?
If you have any further problems, let me know.
It cost me £50 a day and a further £60 for insurance.
This shop will be closed until further notice.
We need to talk further about this.
5

Examples:

Further to your letter of 11 March, I should like to inform you of a number of recent developments regarding the Saffron Hill site.
6
to develop or make progress in something:

Examples:

further the cause He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.
Additional training is probably the best way to further your career these days.
7
more, extra, or additional; comparative offar :

Examples:

Call your local library for further information.
To further complicate things, I locked my keys in the car.
Not only did I arrive at my conclusions after careful thought, I took a further step and tested them.
8
to a greater distance in space or time; comparative offar :

Examples:

I can’t run any further.
Read a little further and it will begin to make sense.
9
to help something to succeed; to advance something:

Examples:

She says the money would be a great help in furthering their cause.

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