- pronunciation:
- fuhr
th
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- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, verb
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
When you go further, you go a longer distance.
We rode our bikes further today than we usually do.Gavin's new teacher says that they will go much further in math this year than they did last year.- similar words:
- more
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| related words: |
more |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is further, it is more distant.
The sun is much further from Earth than the moon.Since we moved, my house is further from school than before. |
| definition 2: |
"Further" sometimes means "more" or "additional." If you have further questions, it means that you have more questions.
When there were no further questions from the audience, the speaker ended his talk.The soldiers are waiting for further instructions from their commander.- similar words:
- extra, more, other
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| related words: |
additional |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
furthers, furthering, furthered |
| definition: |
When you further something, you help expand it or help it to make progress.
The teacher chose some good books to further the students' reading skills.Jack wanted to leave school when he was sixteen, but his father wanted him to further his education.- similar words:
- better, develop, encourage, promote
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| related words: |
aid, help, invite |
farther or further
Farther and
further have the same meaning. You can use either
farther or
further as an adverb to describe a distance in space or time. But, it is more common to use
further in other adverb senses and as an adjective.
Compare:
- Drive farther until you reach the traffic light.
- Drive further until you reach the traffic light.
- I want nothing further from him.
- Do you have any further questions?