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1. To or at a greater distance in time or space ('farther' is used more frequently than 'further' in this physical sense)
   "went only three miles further"; "further in the future";
   - farther
    
2. To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage ('further' is used more often than 'farther' in this abstract sense)
   "further complicated by uncertainty about the future"; "let's not discuss it further"; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "they are further along in their research than we expected";
   - farther
    
3. In addition or furthermore
   "if we further suppose"; "stated further that he would not cooperate with them"; "they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already"

1. Promote the growth of
   "further our children's well-being and education";
   - foster
    
2. Contribute to the progress or growth of
   "I am furthering the use of computers in the classroom";
   - promote, advance, boost, encourage

1. More distant in especially degree
   "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations";
   - farther

Derived forms: furthers, furthering, furthered

See also: far

Type of: back up, support

Encyclopedia: Further