further

Formsfurthers, furthering, furthered

1. 1
   additionaladjective

   Extra, or more than what is already there.

   Please send further details about the trip.

   We need further help before we can finish.

   UsageSay further details or further help, not farther.

   Similaradditional, more (entry), extra, new

2. 2
   adverb

   More, or to a greater degree than before.

   Prices dropped further after the news.

   Let's talk about this further tomorrow.

   UsageOften any further with not: I won't talk about it any further.

3. 3
   farther awayadverb

   To or at a place that is farther away in space or time.

   We walked further into the woods.

   The station is further down this road.

   UsageFor distance, further or farther both work: walk a little further.

   Similarfarther

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4. 4
   moreoveradverb

   Also, or in addition.

   Further, the budget cannot cover the repairs.

   Our car is old; further, it uses too much gas.

   UsagePut it first, with a comma after it: Further, it uses too much gas.

   Similarmoreover, additionally, besides, also

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5. 5
   promoteverbtransitive

   To help something move forward, grow, or succeed.

   The grant will further our research.

   New policies can further economic growth.

   UsageUsed with goals and plans: further your career.

6. 6
   adjective

   Farther away than something else.

   The further shore was hidden by fog.

   They live on the further side of the river.

   UsageSay the further side, not incorrect: more further.

   Similarfarther, far, distant

   Oppositenearer, near, closer

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   adverb

   Continuing on from something said before.

   Further to our chat, I've sent the notes.

   Further to your message, the meeting is confirmed.

   UsageStart a formal email with further to: further to your message.

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