Further (adjective/adverb):Meaning:
- Adjective: More distant in space, time, or degree; additional or extra.
- Adverb: To a greater extent or degree; additionally; moreover.
Examples:
- They need to take further steps to improve the efficiency of the process.
- I would like to explore this topic further in my research.
- The company is planning to expand its operations further into international markets.
Synonyms:
- Additional, extra, more.
- Additionally, moreover, also.
Antonyms:
- Less, fewer, limited.
- Lessover, subtractively, lesswise.
Collocations:
- Further information: If you need further information, please don't hesitate to ask.
- Go further: She always strives to go further in her studies.
- Further development: The project requires further development before it can be implemented.
Idioms:
- Go the extra mile: The team is always willing to go the extra mile to deliver quality service.
- No further: I have no further questions about the topic.
- Further afield: They decided to explore options further afield for their next vacation.
Expressions:
- Pursue further: If you wish to pursue further studies, we offer a variety of courses.
- Take it further: He decided to take it further and investigate the matter on his own.
- Further to: Further to our previous discussion, I'd like to provide more details.
Phrases:
- Further details: Please provide us with further details about your project.
- Further research: Further research is needed to understand the implications fully.
- Further examination: The issue requires further examination before a decision can be made.
Word Family (verb):
- Furthers (verb): Third-person singular simple present tense of "further," meaning to help the progress or development of something.
Word Family (noun):
- Furtherance (noun): The act of promoting or advancing something.