FURTHER

I. adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar ~), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth Date: before 12th century farther 1 , in addition ; moreover , to a greater degree or extent , see: farther II. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Date: before 12th century to help forward ; promote , see: advance ~er noun III. adjective Date: 13th century farther 1 , going or extending beyond ; additional , see: farther