adv.
(also
farther)
- at, to, or by a greater distance.
- over a greater expanse of space or time.
▸beyond the point already reached.
- at or to a more advanced, successful, or desirable stage.
- in addition; also.
adj.
-
(also farther)
more distant in space.
▸more remote from a central point.
- additional:
a further ten minutes.
v.
help the progress or development of.used as comparative of
far.
Phrase
- further to
formal following on from (used especially at the beginning of a letter). - until further notice
until another announcement is made.
Derivative
Etymology
OE furthor (adv.), furthra (adj.), fyrthrian (v.), of Gmc origin; rel. to forth.