Further: meaning, definitions and examples

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further

[ ˈfɜːðər ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 mais longe

mais adiante
mais

🇮🇳 आगे

🇩🇪 weiter

🇮🇩 lebih jauh

🇺🇦 далі

🇵🇱 dalej

🇯🇵 さらに

もっと遠く
更に

🇫🇷 plus loin

🇪🇸 más lejos

🇹🇷 daha ileri

🇰🇷 더 멀리

🇸🇦 أبعد

🇨🇿 dále

🇸🇰 ďalej

🇨🇳 更远

🇸🇮 dlje

🇮🇸 lengra

🇰🇿 әрі қарай

🇬🇪 შორს

🇦🇿 daha uzaq

🇲🇽 más lejos

Word origin

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.