Further meaning in English
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Definition
(I can't go any) further: (I can't go any) more, (at) a longer distance
You need to go five miles further south to find the village.
(to talk about, to discuss something) further: (to talk about, to discuss something) more, in more depth, deeper, to a greater extent, longer
We will inquire further into the matter. We will let you know what we find out.
(I'll give you) a further 2 hours (to complete the project): (I'll give you) 2 hours more, in addition, extra (to complete the project); (I'll give you) 2 additional hours (to complete the project)
Pronunciation examples
UK: You need to go further south.
US: Before we go any further, can I see your ID?
Examples
- "I have done some thinking however, (you might consider doing the same once in a while), and I have come up with a few ideas, which we can address in further detail over dinner later this week."
- "I can put you in touch with Miss Susan Bliss, who can explain the design in further detail."
- "Wang acquired Dulce & Carpaccio last week for 7.1 billion dollars, further evidence that Wang is eying distribution channels."
- "With around 20% of the British population currently falling into the "obese" category, and a further 40% being classified as "overweight", the government decided a change was necessary."
- "Bruno : I don't want to drag this meeting out any further, so I'll try to keep this short and sweet."
- "Listen, I don't know how you found out about the proposal, and frankly I don't care to know, but you do make some interesting points in your memo and I'd like to discuss the issue further with you."
- "(delete as applicable - please add further information)"
- "Although the principal industries of the city itself, apparel and textile products, food processing, and shipbuilding, continue to thrive, we must now turn towards private sector enterprises to stimulate our economy even further."
- "We can discuss this further if you like?"
- "My goal is to further develop my talents in the customer service field, and I am confident that by working together we can reach new heights in telephone customer service."
- "I remain at your disposition for any further information you might require."
- "Bill Tanner : Further questions?"
- "Dr. Loblaw, I should like to talk you about this further next time."
- "Consider this email a first warning, further reports of verbal abuse will result in serious consequences!"
- "So I have scheduled a meeting during which I will explain to everyone the further benefits of the SSSS3000."
- "Hogwash : $10,000 up front and a further $10,000 upon completion."
- "Edward : It can't be much further now."
- "Any suggestions to help me further dull my senses during the festivities are more than welcome."
- "All this will further cement this company's reputation as an industry pioneer and leader."
- "We will not be able to consider your application any further."
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