American Dictionary
Definition further in American English
further
adjective, adverb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective, adverb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Further can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb: She walked further up the hill.
after the verb “to be”: From our house to downtown is only six miles, but it’s further if you follow the river.
as an adjective (only before a noun): Further details are available from the office.
as a sentence adverb: We will not accept any work that is not of a satisfactory standard. Further, you will not be paid for such work.
Matters were further complicated by the unexpected arrival of Stuart.
The party was moving further and further away from its socialist principles.
used for talking about an additional thing or amount
Further information is available from the secretary.
He had never progressed further than Grade 2 in his musical studies.
used when saying how long before or after a particular time something is
