/ ˈfɜːðə(r); NAmE ˈfɜːrð-/ adverb , adjective , verb
■ adverb
1.
(comparative of far ) ( especially BrE ) at or to a greater distance
SYN farther :
We had walked further than I had realized.
Two miles further on we came to a small town.
The hospital is further down the road.
Can you stand a bit further away?
2.
a longer way in the past or the future :
Think further back into your childhood.
How will the company be doing ten years further on?
3.
to a greater degree or extent :
The police decided to investigate further.
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours.
Nothing could be further from the truth .
4.
( formal ) in addition to what has just been said
SYN furthermore :
Further, it is important to consider the cost of repairs.
➡ note at farther
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IDIOMS
- go further
- go no further | not go any further
- take sth further
—more at afield
■ adjective
(comparative of far ) more; additional :
Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Have you any further questions?
For further details call this number.
We have decided to take no further action.
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again) .
■ verb
[ vn ] to help sth to develop or be successful :
They hoped the new venture would further the cause of cultural cooperation in Europe.
She took the new job to further her career.
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English furthor (adverb), furthra (adjective), fyrthrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to forth .