further
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
How often you will meet it
Rank 584 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 33,363 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.016% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adverb
- to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense) also: farther further complicated by uncertainty about the futurelet's not discuss it further
- in addition or furthermore if we further supposestated further that he would not cooperate with them
- to or at a greater distance in time or space (“farther” is used more frequently than “further” in this physical sense) also: farther farther northmoved farther away
verb
- promote the growth of also: foster Foster our children's well-being and education
- contribute to the progress or growth of also: promote, advance, boost, encourage I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
adjective
- more distant in especially degree also: farther nothing could be further from the truthfurther from our expectations
further in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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An outburst of tears choked all further words.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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This was hardly an answer; and yet Maxence asked no further question.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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My system is based on his—though of course I have progressed rather further.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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He was afraid the detective might follow him to his room to heckle him further.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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They sat wearily down once more, to further torture their tormented heads for a plan that would work.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1