Further - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- contribute to the progress or growth of (syn: advance, boost, encourage, promote)
adverb
let's not discuss it further
nothing could be further from the truth
they are further along in their research than we expected
stated further that he would not cooperate with them
they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already
further in the future
adjective
further from our expectations
Extra examples
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.
I had enough money to invest. I realized, further, that the risk was small.
Their efforts greatly furthered the state of research.
The funds are to be used to further the public good.
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.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: further
he/she/it: furthers
present participle: furthering
past tense: furthered
past participle: furthered
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