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FURTHER definition: 1. comparative of far: to a greater distance or degree, or at a more advanced level: 2. If you go…. Learn more.
FURTHER meaning: 1. comparative of far: to a greater distance or degree, or at a more advanced level: 2. If you go…. Learn more.
The meaning of FURTHER is farther. How to use further in a sentence. Farther vs. Further: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Further.
Further refers to figurative distance, like a thought you need more time on. Further often gets confused with farther, but it's better to use further to mean an abstract distance, when two things are moving apart in terms of ideals, agreement, or thoughts, and farther when you're talking about physical distance.
Further means a greater distance than before or than something else. Now we live further away from the city centre. He came to a halt at a crossroads fifty yards further on. Further to the south are some of the island's loveliest unspoilt coves.
1. To a greater extent; more: considered further the consequences of her actions. 2. In addition; furthermore: He stated further that he would not cooperate with the committee. 3. At or to a more distant or advanced point: went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight. See Usage Note at farther.
Definition of further adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FURTHER definition: 1. more: 2. comparative of far adverb: at or to a place or time that is a longer distance away…. Learn more.
At or to a more distant or advanced point. Went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight.
adj. more distant or remote; farther: The map shows it to be further than I thought. more extended:[ before a noun] a further delay. additional; more:[ before a noun] Further meetings seem pointless. v. [ ~ + object] to help forward (a work, etc.); promote; advance: counted on her to further our cause.
