further (adv.)

  1. to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further is used more often than `farther in this abstract sense); further complicated by uncertainty about the future; lets not discuss it further; nothing could be further from the truth; they are further along in their research than we expected; the application of the law was extended farther; he is going no farther in his studies

    [ Syn: farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther ]

  2. in addition or furthermore; if we further suppose; stated further that he would not cooperate with them; they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already'

  3. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther is used more frequently than `further in this physical sense); farther north; moved farther away; farther down the corridor; the practice may go back still farther to the Druids; went only three miles further; further in the future

    [ Syn: farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther , farther ]

    further (adj.)

  1. more distant in especially degree; nothing could be further from the truth; further from our expectations; farther from the truth; farther from our expectations

    [ Syn: farther ]

    further (v.)

  1. promote the growth of; Foster our childrens well-being and education

    [ Syn: foster ]

  2. contribute to the progress or growth of; I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

    [ Syn: promote , advance , boost , encourage ]

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