Further Meaning in English
word
/ˈfɝðɝ/
FUR-thur
/fˈɜːðɐ/
FUR-thuh
Definition
Used to mean a greater distance, a later point, or a greater degree. It can also mean additional or more, especially in formal contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Often overlaps with 'farther', but 'further' is more common for abstract ideas like 'further discussion' or 'further information'. It is also common in formal phrases such as 'until further notice' and 'for further details'.
Spanish: más lejos - adicional - más adelantePortuguese (BR): mais longe - adicional - mais adiantePortuguese (PT): mais longe - adicional - mais adianteChinese (Simplified): 更远 - 进一步 - 更多的Chinese (Traditional): 更遠 - 進一步 - 更多的Hindi: और दूर - आगे - अतिरिक्तArabic: أبعد - إضافي - إلى حدّ أكبرBengali: আরও - অধিক (প্রমুখ) - আরো দূরেRussian: дальше - дальнейший - дополнительныйJapanese: さらに - もっと - それ以上Vietnamese: thêm - xa hơn - thêm nữaKorean: 더 - 추가로 - 더 멀리Turkish: daha fazla - ilave - daha ileriUrdu: مزید - آگے - زیادہ دورIndonesian: lebih lanjut - lebih jauh - tambahan
Example Sentences
He did not ask any further questions.
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The village is further down this road.
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If you want to take this further, we should talk to a lawyer.
natural
We need further information before we decide.
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I can't go any further without a clear answer.
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Until further notice, the office will stay closed.
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