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1.
more distant in especially degree
nothing could be further from the truth
further from our expectations
'further' - used as a adverb
2.
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 truth
they are further along in their research than we expected
3.
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
4.
to or at a greater distance in time or space ('farther' is used more frequently than 'further' in this physical sense)
went only three miles further
further in the future
'further' - used as a verb
5.
promote the growth of
6.
contribute to the progress or growth of
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1. Further / Past
furthered
2. Further / Third Person
furthers
3. Further / Present Participle
furthering
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