further
/ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adverb B1- To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent. · I can run further than you.· I live a little further out of town.
- To a greater extent or degree. · Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced.· I do not propose to discuss it any further. - Please, let me explain just a little further.
- Beyond what is already stated or is already the case. · Chapter 10 further explains the ideas introduced in Chapter 9.· Don't confuse things further.
- Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover. · It is overlong, and further, it makes no sense.· I claim further that he did not own the company but only worked there.
- Following on (from). · Further to our recent telephone call, I am writing to clarify certain points raised.· This example is further to the one on page 17.
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This time there could be _no_ mistake about it: it was neither more nor less than a pig, and she felt that it would be quite absurd for her to carry it further.
The further off from England the nearer is to France— Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
“If I can be of any further service,” suggested the young man, “I will call a cab, or—”
“I am sure you need not trouble yourself any further.
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