further
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adv.
1. at or to a greater distance; farther: I'm too tired to go further.
2. at or to a more advanced point; to a greater extent:
Let's not discuss it further.
3. in addition; moreover:
Further, he should be here any minute.
adj.
4. more distant or remote; farther: The map shows it to be further than I thought.
5. more extended: Does this mean a further delay?
6. additional; more: Further meetings seem pointless.
v.t.
7. to help forward (a work,
undertaking,
cause, etc.); promote; advance; forward:
You can always count on him to further his own interests.
[bef. 900; ME furthere, OE furthra; c. G vordere more advanced]
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