further meaning
further :
more, to a greater extent
adverb
▪ She wants to study further.
▪ She wants to study more.
▪ We need to look further into the problem.
▪ We need to look more into the problem.
paraphrasing
▪ additionally – more
▪ moreover – also
▪ besides – in addition
▪ furthermore – also
further :
more distant, additional
adjective
▪ We need further information.
▪ We need more information.
▪ There are no further questions.
▪ There are no more questions.
paraphrasing
▪ additional – more
▪ extra – more
▪ supplementary – added
▪ other – more
Pronunciation
further [ˈfɜːrðər]
The stress is on 'fur' and sounds like 'fur-thur'.
Common phrases and grammar about further
further - Common meaning
adverb
more, to a greater extent
adjective
more distant, additional
Part of Speech Changes for "further"
▪ farther (adverb) – more distant
▪ furthest (adjective) – most distant
Common Expressions with "further"
▪ further investigation – more study
▪ further details – more information
▪ further action – more steps
▪ further notice – more updates
Important examples of further in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, further often means additional or more information.
Example of a confusing word: farther (at a greater distance)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, further is used to indicate additional information or steps.
further
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
further notice
means 'more updates', used in formal announcements.
further down the road
means 'later in time', used to talk about future events.
Differences between similar words and further
further
,
farther
differences
Further is used for more in degree or extent, while farther is used for physical distance.
Words with the same origin as further
The origin of further
The word 'further' comes from Old English 'furthor', meaning 'more forward'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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