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further definition

fur·ther (fʉr′t̸hər)

adjective

  1. far
  2. additional; more
  3. more distant or remote; farther

Etymology: ME < OE furthor (akin to Ger vorder) < base of fore, fore + compar. suffix < IE *-tero- (as in after, other)

adverb

  1. far
  2. to a greater degree or extent
  3. in addition; moreover
  4. at or to a greater distance or more remote point in space or time; farther

Etymology: ME < OE further, orig. a neut. acc. of the adj.

transitive verb

to give aid to; promote

Etymology: ME furthren < OE fyrthrian < furthra, furthor

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