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Adjective
/ˈfərT͟Hər/,
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further, comparative; farther, comparative;
  1. More distant in space than something else of the same kind
    • - two men were standing at the further end of the clearing
  2. More remote from a central point
    • - the museum is in the further reaches of the town
  3. Additional to what already exists or has already taken place, been done, or been accounted for
    • - cook for a further ten minutes
Verb
  1. Help the progress or development of (something); promote
    • - he had depended on using them to further his own career
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 farther from Lynne
    • - the committee seems to have moved further away from its original aims
  2. 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
    • - nothing could be further from his mind than marrying
  3. Over a greater expanse of space or time; for a longer way
    • - we had walked further than I realized
    • - wages have been driven down even further
  4. Beyond the point already reached or the distance already covered
    • - Emily decided to drive further up the coast
    • - before going any further we need to define our terms
  5. Beyond or in addition to what has already been done
    • - we are investigating ways to further increase customer satisfaction
    • - this theme will be developed further in Chapter 6
    • - I shall not trouble you any further
  6. Used to introduce a new point relating to or reinforcing a previous statement
    • - poison hemlock resembles wild carrot, but has a strong, pungent odor; further, young leaves of wild carrot are more finely divided
  7. At or to a more advanced, successful, or desirable stage
    • - at the end of three years they were no further on
  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); "further complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their ...
  2. foster: promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education"
  3. in addition or furthermore; "if we further suppose"; "stated further that he would not cooperate with them"; "they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already"
  4. promote: contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  5. Further was a United States indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, that evolved from an earlier band, Shadowland. They released several albums during the 1990s.
  6. Further (sometimes, Furthur) was a 1939 International Harvester school bus purchased by author Ken Kesey in 1964, for $1,500 from Andre Hobson in Atherton, California. ...
  7. Further was Geneva's debut album, released in 1997 on Nude Records. It charted at #20 in the UK.
  8. Further is the first full-length album from New Jersey heavy metal band Solace.
  9. Burning Empires is an EP from VNV Nation. It contains remixes and alternate versions of tracks from their popular album Empires, plus the "Standing" single. It is a limited edition release of 4,700 copies. Because of its rarity, it is one of the most sought-after items for VNV Nation fans. ...
  10. Further is the seventh studio album by The Chemical Brothers, released on June 14, 2010. The album title and release date were announced on band's official website on March 30, 2010. ...
  11. Furthur is a rock band founded in 2009 by former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. The band's lineup also includes John Kadlecik of the Dark Star Orchestra on guitar, Jeff Chimenti of RatDog on keyboards, and Joe Russo of the Benevento/Russo Duo on drums. ...
  12. To encourage growth; To support progress or growth of something; comparative form of far: more far Of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time; comparative form of far: more far; Also; in addition to; A greater distance in space or time; farther ...
  13. means "additional" or "more": Please give me further information about the best route to Poughkeepsie.
  14. adicional; más lejos; nuevo; fomentar; promover
  15. and Even Further ( Drop Bass ) - Midwest USA; 1994–2001; [28]
  16. the General Assembly passed a number of resolutions dealing with issues ranging from the outlawing of intervention, to the creation of a New International Economic Order.