FURTHERS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
more distant in especially degree
Example: nothing could be further from the truth; further from our expectations; farther from the truth; farther from our expectations
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adverb
to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
Example: farther north; moved farther away; farther down the corridor; the practice may go back still farther to the Druids; went only three miles further; further in the future
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adverb
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
Example: further complicated by uncertainty about the future; let's not discuss it further; nothing could be further from the truth; they are further along in their research than we expected; the application of the law was extended farther; he is going no farther in his studies
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adverb
in addition or furthermore
Example: if we further suppose; stated further that he would not cooperate with them; they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
promote the growth of
Example: Foster our children's well-being and education
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
contribute to the progress or growth of
Example: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom