FURTHER

adv. a. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
adv.

To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther. Carries us, I know not how much further, into familiar company. M. Arnold. They sdvanced us far as Eleusis and Thria; but no further. Jowett (Thucyd. ). Further off, not so near; apart by a greater distance.

2.
a.

More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther.

3.
a.

Beyond; additional; as, a further reason for this opinion; nothing further to suggest.

4.
v.

To help forward; to promote; to advance; to forward; to help or assist. This binds thee, then, to further my design. Dryden. I should nothing further the weal public. Robynsom (More's Utopia).

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