further
Meaning: To a greater degree or extent; additional; to advance or promote something
'Further' means more or additional ('further information'), or at a greater distance (though 'farther' is preferred for physical distance in American English). As a verb, it means to advance a cause. 'Further education' in the UK means post-16 education that isn't university.
Examples
- Do you have any further questions? 你还有其他问题吗?¿Tienes más preguntas?他に質問はありますか?추가 질문이 있으신가요?
- We need to discuss this matter further. 我们需要进一步讨论这件事。Necesitamos discutir este asunto más a fondo.この件についてさらに話し合う必要があります。이 문제에 대해 더 논의할 필요가 있습니다.
- She wants to further her career in marketing. 她想在营销领域进一步发展事业。Quiere avanzar en su carrera en marketing.彼女はマーケティングのキャリアをさらに進めたいと思っています。그녀는 마케팅 분야에서 경력을 더 발전시키고 싶어합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'furþor' meaning 'more forward, to a greater degree', comparative of 'forþ' (forth). Related to 'forth' and 'far'. In modern English, 'further' and 'farther' are sometimes distinguished — 'farther' for physical distance, 'further' for figurative extension — though many use them interchangeably.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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