Word: further
Phonetic:
/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/Listen:
To help forward; to assist.
To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote. Example: Further the economy.
(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant. Example: He was standing at the further end of the corridor.
More, additional. Example: I have one further comment to make.
(comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent. Example: I can run further than you.
(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree. Example: Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced.
Beyond what is already stated or is already the case. Example: Chapter 10 further explains the ideas introduced in Chapter 9.
Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover. Example: It is overlong, and further, it makes no sense.
(in the phrase 'further to') Following on (from). Example: Further to our recent telephone call, I am writing to clarify certain points raised.
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