fur´ther|er

fur´ther|er
fur|ther «FUR thuhr», compar. adjective and adverb, superl. fur|thest, verb.
–adj.
1. more distant; farther: »

on the further side.

2. additional; more: »

Do you need further help? Have you any further need of me?

–adv.
1. at or to a greater distance: »

Go no further than a mile and you will find it. Seek no further for happiness.

2. to a greater extent; more: »

Inquire further into the matter.

3. in addition; also; besides: »

His father told him to clean his room and said further that he must make his bed.

SYNONYM(S): additionally, moreover.
–v.t.
to help forward; promote; forward: »

Mother furthered our plans for a picnic. Let us further the cause of peace.

 SYNONYM(S): See syn. under promote. (Cf. ↑promote)
╂[Old English furthra, adjective, furthor, adverb < forth forth]
–fur´ther|er, noun.
Usage See farther for usage note.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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