further
adjective
1. more distant in especially degree
- further from our expectations
adverb
1. to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
- further complicated by uncertainty about the future
- let's not discuss it further
- nothing could be further from the truth
Similar word(s): farther
2. in addition or furthermore
- if we further suppose
- stated further that he would not cooperate with them
- they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already
3. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
- went only three miles further
- further in the future
Similar word(s): farther
Sentences with further as an adverb:
- Washington DC is further from Europe than New York.
- Further, affiant sayeth naught. (A formal statement ending a deposition or affidavit, immediately preceding the affiant's signature.)
verb
1. promote the growth of
Similar word(s): foster
Definition categories: social, advance, boost, encourage, further, promote
2. contribute to the progress or growth of
Similar word(s): advance, boost, encourage, promote
Definition categories: social, support
Sentences with further as a verb:
- Further the economy.