Pronunciation: /ˈfɜr.ðər/
verb to advance or promote
A1 I want to further my education by taking online courses.
A2 She needs to further her research before making any conclusions.
B1 The company decided to further expand its market reach.
B2 In order to succeed, you must further develop your skills.
C1 The government is planning to further regulate the industry.
C2 He has furthered his career by networking with influential people.
adjective additional or more extensive
A1 I need further explanation on this topic.
A2 She asked for further details about the project.
B1 The company is planning further expansion into international markets.
B2 The research team conducted further experiments to validate their findings.
C1 The professor delved further into the complexities of the theory.
C2 The author's latest book explores further the themes of identity and belonging.
adverb used to indicate a greater degree or extent
A1 I need to study further to improve my English.
A2 She wanted to learn further about the topic before writing her report.
B1 The company plans to expand further into international markets.
B2 The research team will investigate further to determine the cause of the problem.
C1 The CEO decided to invest further in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
C2 The professor's lecture delved further into the complexities of the subject than any other class.
formal Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of the new data.
informal I need to look into this further before making a decision.
slang I gotta dig deeper into this to find out more.
figurative She took a step further in her career by accepting the promotion.
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