further

/fˈɜːðɐ/

/ˈfɝðɝ/

further

at or to a more advanced point or stage

synonyms : farther

in addition or furthermore

at or toward a longer distance in time

synonyms : farther

to further

MAIN VERB

promote the growth of

synonyms : foster

Make a positive contribution to the progress or development of

synonyms : advance

further

to a greater extent

more distant in especially degree

synonyms : farther

Examples

1. The city has put the brakes on further spending.

2. He hung tight for 50 minutes, awaiting further instructions.

3. I think any further intervention would be unwise at this stage of the game.

4. It gets colder as you travel further north.