A comparative of far1. More distant in degree, time, or space: a result that was further from our expectations than last time; the further lamppost.2. Additional: a further example; a further delay.
ADVERB:
A comparative of far1. 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.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
Inflected forms: fur·thered, fur·ther·ing, fur·thers To help the progress of; advance. See synonyms at advance.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English furthra, from furthor, farther. Adv., from Middle English, from Old English furthor. See per1 in Appendix I.
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