further

further
I. adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar further), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth Date: before 12th century 1. farther 1 <
my ponies are tired, and I have further to go — Thomas Hardy
>
2. in addition ; moreover 3. to a greater degree or extent <
further annoyed by a second intrusion
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Usage: see farther II. transitive verb (furthered; furthering) Date: before 12th century to help forward ; promote Synonyms: see advancefurtherer noun III. adjective Date: 13th century 1. farther 1 <
rode…across the valley and up the further slopes — T. E. Lawrence
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2. going or extending beyond ; additional <
further volumes
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<
further education
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Usage: see farther

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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