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further

The correct spelling is further.

How to pronounce further

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/
verb

IPA: /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Fur-the-r

The correct spelling is further. To help forward; to assist. For example: "Further the economy."

Usage Examples

Further the economy.

He was standing at the further end of the corridor.

I have one further comment to make.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To help forward; to assist.
  2. 2.To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.

adjective

  1. 1.(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
  2. 2.More, additional.

adverb

  1. 1.(comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.
  2. 2.(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.
  3. 3.Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
  4. 4.Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover.
  5. 5.(in the phrase 'further to') Following on (from).

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