further

³fur·ther

adj \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

1. He will undergo further questioning.
2. If you need further information you can call me.
3. We do not expect any further deliveries today.
4. I have nothing further to say.
5. There is a further problem: do we have enough money?
6. We parked in the further lot.
7. There is more damage to the further part of the fence.

Origin of FURTHER

(see ¹further)

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to FURTHER

Synonyms: added, another, else, farther, fresh, additional, more, other

Related Words: accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary; new; excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus; complementary, contributory

Near Antonyms: fewer, less

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