further
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1fur·ther
adverb \ˈfər-thər\Definition of FURTHER
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>
See Usage Discussion at farther
See Examples of FURTHER
- We need to look back further into the past to find the cause of these problems.
- I've never been further west than St. Louis.
- Their house is further up the street.
- We need to research further into this matter.
- The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further.
- “They are not our friends.” “I would go even further and say they are our enemies.”
- I had enough money to invest. I realized, further, that the risk was small.
- The town, such as it is, is one of those Northwest places that look like the outskirts of somewhere bigger, further down the road, but turn out to be all there is. —Jonathan Raban, New York Review of Books, 26 Mar. 2009
- The Russian artillery fire and bombs are reaching further into the southern sections of the city … —Alessandra Stanley, New York Times, 17 Jan. 1995
- … her example gave me courage to develop my own voice further. —Rita Dove, Essence, May 1995
- [+]more
Origin of FURTHER
Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar further), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth
First Known Use: before 12th century
2fur·ther
transitive verb \ˈfər-thər\fur·theredfur·ther·ing \ˈfərth-riŋ, ˈfər-thə-\
Definition of FURTHER
: to help forward : promote
— fur·ther·er \ˈfər-thər-ər\ noun
Examples of FURTHER
- Their efforts greatly furthered the state of research.
- The funds are to be used to further the public good.
Origin of FURTHER
(see 1further)
First Known Use: before 12th century
3fur·ther
adjective \ˈfər-thər\Definition of FURTHER
1
: farther 1 <rode … across the valley and up the further slopes — T. E. Lawrence>
2
: going or extending beyond : additional <further volumes> <further education>
See Usage Discussion at farther
Examples of FURTHER
- He will undergo further questioning.
- If you need further information you can call me.
- We do not expect any further deliveries today.
- I have nothing further to say.
- There is a further problem: do we have enough money?
- We parked in the further lot.
- There is more damage to the further part of the fence.
Origin of FURTHER
(see 1further)
First Known Use: 13th century
Learn More About FURTHER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: furtherance
Previous Word in the Dictionary: furthcoming
All Words Near: further
Previous Word in the Dictionary: furthcoming
All Words Near: further
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up further? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
