adv. [ A comparative of forth; OE. further, forther, AS. fur&unr_;or, far&unr_;ur; akin to G. fürder. See Forth, adv. ] To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther. [ 1913 Webster ]
Carries us, I know not how much further, into familiar company. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
They sdvanced us far as Eleusis and Thria; but no further. Jowett (Thucyd. ). [ 1913 Webster ]
Further off,
a. compar.
☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
This binds thee, then, to further my design. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
I should nothing further the weal public. Robynsom (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of furthering or helping forward; promotion; advancement; progress. [ 1913 Webster ]
I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your
furthersnce and joy of faith. Phil. i. 25. [ 1913 Webster ]
Built of furtherance and pursuing, Not of spent deeds, but of doing. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who furthers. or helps to advance; a promoter. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. or conj. Moreover; besides; in addition to what has been said. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Most remote; furthest. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to further, advance, or promote; helpful; advantageous. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
You will not find it furthersome. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. At the greatest distance; farthest. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. superl. Most remote; most in advance; farthest. See Further, a. [ 1913 Webster ]