further
verb
Definitions of further verb
- C2Transitive
To advance or promote something; to help something progress.
He has likely contributed more to advancing racial harmony than anyone else.
These days, additional training is probably the most effective way to promote your career advancement.
They hope to further cooperation between the two countries.
adjective
Definitions of further adjective
Located at a greater distance.
The distance to the city center is much further than I recalled.
Once you start running, a distance of fourteen miles is further than you might think.
Is that her at the other end of the room?
adverb
Definitions of further adverb
- B1
To a greater extent or degree; at a more advanced level.
I'm afraid I never progressed further than the first five pages of 'Ulysses'.
We discussed the problem, but we didn’t get much further in terms of actually solving it.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to each other.
Phrases of further adverb
- go further/take something further
To advance or develop something to a more advanced or complex stage.
• Before we go any further with this project, we should ensure there's adequate funding available.
Idioms
- nothing could have been further from my mind/thoughts
This idiom is used to emphasize that a particular thought, idea, or action was completely unintended or not considered by the speaker.
• A promotion was nothing further from my mind; I just wanted to do my job well.
- nothing could be further from the truth
This phrase is used to express that a statement or suggestion is entirely incorrect or the opposite of the truth.
• Some people think this project is worthless, but nothing could be further from the truth.