further

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

verb

1
To help forward; to assist.
2
To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.
“Further the economy.”

1
(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
“He was standing at the further end of the corridor.”
2
More, additional.
“I have one further comment to make.”

1
(comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.
“I can run further than you.”
2
(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.
“Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced.”
3
Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
“Chapter 10 further explains the ideas introduced in Chapter 9.”
4
Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover.
“It is overlong, and further, it makes no sense.”
5
(in the phrase 'further to') Following on (from).
“Further to our recent telephone call, I am writing to clarify certain points raised.”

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