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fur⋅ther

  [fur-ther] compar. adv. and adj. of far with superl. fur⋅thest, verb
Use furthers in a Sentence
–adverb
1. at or to a greater distance; farther: I'm too tired to go further.
2. at or to a more advanced point; to a greater extent: Let's not discuss it further.
3. in addition; moreover: Further, he should be here any minute.
–adjective
4. more distant or remote; farther: The map shows it to be further than I thought.
5. more extended: Does this mean a further delay?
6. additional; more: Further meetings seem pointless.
–verb (used with object)
7. to help forward (a work, undertaking, cause, etc.); promote; advance; forward: You can always count on him to further his own interests.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME furthere, OE furthra; c. G vordere more advanced

Related forms:
fur⋅ther⋅er, noun

Usage note:
See farther.
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fur·ther   (fûr'thər)   
adj.   A comparative of far.
  1. More distant in degree, time, or space: a result that was further from our expectations than last time; the further lamppost.
  2. Additional: a further example; a further delay.
adv.   A comparative of far.
  1. To a greater extent; more: considered further the consequences of her actions.
  2. In addition; furthermore: He stated further that he would not cooperate with the committee.
  3. At or to a more distant or advanced point: went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight. See Usage Note at farther.
tr.v.   fur·thered, fur·ther·ing, fur·thers
To help the progress of; advance. See Synonyms at advance.

[Middle English, from Old English furthra, from furthor, farther. Adv., from Middle English, from Old English furthor; see per1 in Indo-European roots.]
fur'ther·er n.
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