Further
Verb, Adjective, Adverb
UK
/ˈfɜː.ðər/
US
/ˈfɝː.ðɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adv) : To or at a greater distance or degree.
(adj) : More or extra.
(v) : To help make progress.
(adj) : More or extra.
(v) : To help make progress.
Example
"(adv) : The park is further away than the library"
"(adj) : She decided to take further courses to improve her English speaking and writing skills."
"(v) : His main goal was to further his career by learning leadership and teamwork."
Explanation
Further means at or to a greater distance, or it can mean more or additional. For example, the shop is further down the street. It also means more or extra, like she wants to study further. It can also be a verb, meaning to help something develop or progress. For example, he worked hard to further his career. It’s often used for things that go beyond a point, either in space, time, or degree.