FURTHER


Meaning of FURTHER in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' f ə r- th ə r

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar further), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth

Date: before 12th century

1 : FARTHER 1 <my ponies are tired, and I have further to go ― Thomas Hardy>

2 : in addition : MOREOVER

3 : to a greater degree or extent < further annoyed by a second intrusion>

usage see FARTHER

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.