definition of
further

[1] #1 further r. [farther] 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 tr. wn

[2] #2 further r. 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". wn

[3] #3 further v. [foster] promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education". wn

[4] #4 further s. [farther] more distant in especially degree; "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations". wn

[5] #5 further v. [promote, advance, boost, encourage] contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom". wn