ˈfə:ðə adv.,
adj., & v. --adv. (also
farther esp.
with ref. to
physical distance) 1 to or at a
more advanced
point in
space or
time (unsafe to
proceed further). 2 at a greater
distance (nothing
was further
from his thoughts). 3 to a greater
extent, more (will
enquire further). 4 in
addition;
furthermore (I
may add further). --adj. (also farther) 1 more
distant or advanced (on
the further side). 2 more,
additional,
going beyond what exists or
has been dealt with (threats of further punishment). --v.tr.
promote,
favour,
help on (a
scheme,
undertaking,
movement, or cause). øfurther
education Brit. education
for persons
above school
age but usu.
below degree level. further to
formal following on from (esp. an earlier
letter etc.). till further
notice (or orders) to
continue until explicitly changed. øøfurtherer n. furthermost adj. [OE furthor (adv.), furthra (adj.), fyrthrian (v.), formed as
FORTH, -ER(3)]