further Definition
- 1more distant or advanced
- 2additional
- 3to 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.
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I have nothing further to say on the matter.
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She wants to further her career in marketing.
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The company is furthering its research into renewable energy.
further Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with further
Example
Further to our conversation yesterday, I wanted to follow up with some additional information.
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She decided to pursue further education to advance her career prospects.
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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'
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.