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further

 

[ หˆfษœหรฐษ™r ]

Adverb / Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in addition

at or to a greater distance or more advanced point.

Synonyms

additional, extra, more

Examples of usage

  • she turned to go further down the corridor
  • they had walked further than they realized
Context #2 | Adjective

additional or more extensive

additional or more extensive.

Synonyms

additional, extra, more

Examples of usage

  • a further 30 arrests were made
  • we need to carry out further investigations
Context #3 | Verb

help the progress or development of something

help the progress or development of (something); promote.

Synonyms

advance, develop, promote

Examples of usage

  • the new law will further empower the police
  • we need to further our understanding of the situation

Translations

Translations of the word "further" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais longe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค—เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih jauh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dalej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ‚‰ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus loin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs lejos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha ileri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋ฉ€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤalej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด่ฟœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dlje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lengra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ั– า›ะฐั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha uzaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs lejos

Etymology

The word 'further' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'further', which means 'more distant'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass meanings related to advancement, extension, and promotion. It has been in use for centuries and continues to be a versatile word in the English language.

See also: far, faraway, farce, farness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #212, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.