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    fur·ther
    [ˈfərT͟Hər]
    adverb
    further (comparative adverb) · farther (comparative adverb)
    1. at, to, or by a greater distance (used to indicate the extent to which one thing or person is or becomes distant from another). Used as comparative of far.
      "for some time I had wanted to move further from London" · "the EU seems to have moved further away from the original aims"
      Similar:
      farther
      at a greater distance
      more distant
      Opposite:
      closer
      • used to emphasize the difference between a supposed or suggested fact or state of mind and the truth:
        "as for her being a liar, nothing could be further from the truth" · "nothing could be further from his mind than marrying"
        Similar:
        farther
        more unlike
        less like
        Opposite:
        closer
    2. over a greater expanse of space or time; for a longer way:
      "we had walked further than I realized" · "wages have been driven down even further"
    adjective
    further (comparative adjective) · farther (comparative adjective)
    1. more distant in space than something else of the same kind:
      "two men were standing at the further end of the clearing"
      Similar:
      remoter
      farther
      far
      other
      opposite
      more distant
      more remote
      more advanced
      more extreme
      further away/off
      Opposite:
      nearer
      near
      • more remote from a central point:
        "the museum is in the further reaches of the town"
        Similar:
        remote
        distant
        far away/off/removed
        Opposite:
        near
    2. additional to what already exists or has already taken place, been done, or been accounted for:
      "cook for a further ten minutes"
    verb
    further (verb) · furthers (third person present) · furthered (past tense) · furthered (past participle) · furthering (present participle)
    1. help the progress or development of (something); promote:
      "he had depended on using them to further his own career"
      Opposite:
      impede
    Origin
    Old English furthor (adverb), furthra (adjective), fyrthrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to forth.
    far
    [fär]
    adverb
    further (comparative adverb)
    1. at, to, or by a great distance (used to indicate the extent to which one thing is distant from another):
      "it was not too far away" · "the mountains far in the distance glowed in the sun"
      Similar:
      afar
      a long way
      a great distance
      a good way
      Opposite:
      near
    2. over a large expanse of space or time:
      "he had not traveled far" · "that's the reason why we have come so far and done as well as we have"
      Similar:
      up to a point
      to a degree
      within limits
      to a certain extent
      to a limited extent
      to some extent
      within reason
    3. by a great deal:
      "he is able to function far better than usual" · "the reality has fallen far short of early expectations"
      Opposite:
      slightly
    adjective
    further (comparative adjective)
    1. situated at a great distance in space or time:
      "the far reaches of the universe"
      • more distant than another object of the same kind:
        "he was standing in the far corner"
      • distant from a point seen as central; extreme:
        "the far north of Scotland" · "she walks to the far left of the stage"
        Similar:
        further
        opposite
        more distant
        Opposite:
        near
    Origin
    Old English feorr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ver, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit para and Greek pera ‘further’.
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    Further Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    I realized, further, that the risk was small. Adjective He will undergo further questioning. If you need further information you can call me. We do not expect any further deliveries today. I have nothing further to say. There is a further …

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    Further vs. Farther: What's The Difference? | Merriam …

    Further has the meaning of “moreover” or “additionally,” one that is not shared by farther. Farther does not work very well as a sentence adverb, and so it would sound rather awkward to begin a sentence with “Farther, I’d like to address …

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    What is further - correct spelling?
    This Grammar.com article is about further - correct spelling — enjoy your reading! Note: Some usage guides insist that only farther describes physical distance ( We walked farther than we planned ). But farther and further have been used interchangeably throughout much of their histories.

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    What does further mean in a sentence?
    Further has the meaning of “moreover” or “additionally,” one that is not shared by farther. Farther does not work very well as a sentence adverb, and so it would sound rather awkward to begin a sentence with “Farther, I’d like to address the issue of why these words are so confusing.”

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    What is another word for further?
    Word forms: furthers, furthering, furthered Further is a comparative form of far. It is also a verb. Further means to a greater extent or degree. Inflation is below 5% and set to fall further. The rebellion is expected to further damage the country's image. If you go or get further with something, or take something further, you make some progress.

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    Is further a good word?
    The answer is yes, up to a point. Hardy was a British writer, and the use of further is much more flexible in British English than American English. But it also serves to highlight the fluidity of language, and the fact that some celebrated writers will consider the choice between further and farther as a question of style. When to Use Further?

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    What's the difference between 'further' & 'affect'?
    'Who' vs. 'Whom' 'Affect' vs. 'Effect' Usage guides advise that 'farther' is for physical distance and 'further' is for figurative distance, but rules don't always stick. Read on to learn more.

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    Can 'further' be used as a sentence modifier?
    Yes, 'further' can be used as a sentence modifier. For example: ‘Further, the workers were a lot more productive once they got their bonuses.’ However, 'farther' is typically used to refer to physical distance, and cannot be used as a sentence modifier. ‘She needed no further invitation.' (The original passage is mostly correct, but the last sentence in the passage is not an example of 'farther' being used as a sentence modifier, it's an example of 'no further' being used as a phrase.)

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    Further means a greater distance than before or than something else. Now we live further away from the city centre. He came to a halt at a crossroads fifty yards further on.

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    Master the word "FURTHER" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

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    How to Pronounce further? Correct pronunciation for the word "further" is [fˈɜːðə], [fˈɜːðə], [f_ˈɜː_ð_ə]. More distant; additional. To a greater distance or degree; besides. To help forward; to promote. What are the misspellings for further? …

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