Main Entry:

¹fur·ther

Pronunciation:

\ˈfər-thər\

Function:

adverb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar further), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth

Date:

before 12th century

1 : farther 1 <my ponies are tired, and I have further to go — Thomas Hardy> 2 : in addition : moreover 3 : to a greater degree or extent <further annoyed by a second intrusion>

usage see farther