Further
/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Further
verb
adjective
- (comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
"He was standing at the further end of the corridor."
- More, additional.
"I have one further comment to make."
adverb
- (comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.
"I can run further than you."
- (comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.
"Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced."
- Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
"Chapter 10 further explains the ideas introduced in Chapter 9."
- Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover.
"It is overlong, and further, it makes no sense."
- (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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