further
Translation
further, more, additional
Examples
We need to discuss this matter further.
We need to discuss this matter further.
Do you have any further questions?
Do you have any further questions?
The station is further down the road.
The station is further down the road.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) to a greater degree or extent We need to discuss this further.
((adj.)) more or additional Do you have any further questions?
Similar Words
Synonyms: more, additionally, farther (for distance); Antonyms: less
Etymology
From Old English 'furðor', the comparative form of 'forth'. It means 'more forth' or 'more forward'.
Memory Tips
Traditionally, 'farther' is for physical distance and 'further' for figurative distance, but 'further' is now commonly used for both.