I. ˈfər-thər 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
II. transitive verb
( fur·thered ; fur·ther·ing ˈfərth-riŋ, ˈfər-thə-)
Date: before 12th century
: to help forward : promote
Synonyms: see advance
• fur·ther·er ˈfər-thər-ər noun
III. adjective
Date: 13th century
1. : farther 1
rode…across the valley and up the further slopes — T. E. Lawrence
2. : going or extending beyond : additional
further volumes
further education
Usage: see farther