further

[ˈfɜːðə(r)]

further Definition

• 1. more distant or advanced
• 2. additional
• 3. to help the progress of something

Using further: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "further" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We need to take further action to solve this problem.

• Example

  I have nothing further to say on the matter.

• Example

  She wants to further her career in marketing.

• Example

  The company is furthering its research into renewable energy.

further Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for further

• additional
• extra
• more
• promote
• advance
• develop
• beyond

Antonyms for further

• closer
• nearer
• less
• behind
• hinder
• impede
• retard

Phrases with further

• further to

  in addition to something already mentioned

  Example

  Further to our conversation yesterday, I wanted to follow up with some additional information.

• further education

  education beyond secondary school, such as college or vocational training

  Example

  She decided to pursue further education to advance her career prospects.

• go no further

  stop at a certain point and do not proceed any further

  Example

  The trail was blocked by a fallen tree, so we had to go no further.

Origins of further

from Old English 'furthor', meaning 'more forward'

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Summary: further in Brief

The term 'further' [ˈfɜːðə(r)] refers to something that is more distant or advanced, or an additional action taken to help the progress of something. It can be used as an adjective, adverb, or verb, as in 'We need to take further action to solve this problem.' 'Further' extends into phrases like 'further to,' indicating additional information, and 'further education,' referring to education beyond secondary school.