1
: to or at a more distant place or time : farther
He lives further (away) from the office than his boss.
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/down the street.
The road ended and we couldn't go any further. [=we couldn't go beyond that point]
2
: to a greater degree or extent
We need to research/look further into this matter.
The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further.
I do not want anything further [=more] to do with this mess.
I don't know anything further [=more] about what really happened.
The interview ended before they could question me further. [=more]
Interest rates fell further. [=more]
"They are not our friends." "I would go even further and say they are our enemies."
Some people claim that he is an arrogant man, but nothing could be further from the truth. [=it is completely untrue to say that he is an arrogant man]
Some people expect him to retire, but he says that nothing could be further from his mind. [=he has no intention of retiring]
Don't worry, what you've told me will go no further. [=I will not tell anyone else what you have told me]
3
formal
: in addition to what has been said : furthermore
I had enough money to invest. I realized, further, that the risk was small.
1
: additional more
Further study/research is needed.
He will undergo further questioning.
If you need further information/details, 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?
The library will be closed until further notice. [=until some time in the future which has not yet been decided or stated]
2
: more distant : farther
We parked in the further lot.
There is more damage to the further part of the fence.
furthers; furthered; furthering
: to help the progress of (something) : to cause (something) to become more successful or advanced
He will do all he can to further [=promote] the cause.
What can I do to further [=advance] my career?
Their efforts greatly furthered the state of research.
The funds are to be used to further the public good.
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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/further. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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