Word
further
Meanings
at a greater distance; more distant
to a greater degree or extent; more
additional; more (often before a noun)
Definition
Further means at a greater distance or to a greater degree, or it refers to additional things.
Further is used to talk about greater distance (physical or figurative) or a greater degree. It can also mean “additional” or “more” when adding information, time, or steps. In formal writing, it can introduce a new point, like “Further, we need to consider costs.”
Examples
- We decided to walk further before taking a break.
- I can’t comment further until I see the report.
- Further research is needed to confirm the results.
- If you have any further questions, email me.
- The noise got further away as the car drove off.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse further with farther by using further only for physical distance, even though further is also common for distance and for abstract meaning.
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More adverbs
- farther Farther means at a greater physical distance than something else.
- literally Literally means “in the exact, real sense,” not figuratively or as an exaggeration.
- figuratively Figuratively means in a non-literal way, using a metaphor or image to express an idea.
- accordingly In a way that is appropriate to the situation or follows logically from it.
- allegedly Used to say something is claimed to be true but has not been proven.