Further

Fur′ther (·t͟hẽr), adv. [A comparative of forth; OE. further, forther, AS. furðor, far?ur; akin to G. fürder. See Forth, adv.] To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther.

Carries us, I know not how much further, into familiar company. M. Arnold.

They sdvanced us far as Eleusis and Thria; but no further. Jowett (Thucyd. ).

Further off, not so near; apart by a greater distance.

Fur′ther, a. compar. [Positive wanting; superl. Furthest.] 1. More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther.

2. Beyond; additional; as, a further reason for this opinion; nothing further to suggest.

☞ The forms further and farther are in general not differentiated by writers, but further is preferred by many when application to quantity or degree is implied.

Fur′ther′, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Furthered; p. pr. & vb. n. Furthering.] [OE. furthren, forthren, AS. fyrðran, fyrðrian. See Further, adv.] To help forward; to promote; to advance; to forward; to help or assist.

This binds thee, then, to further my design. Dryden.

I should nothing further the weal public. Robynsom (More's Utopia).