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How to pronounce further
Say it like this: /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does further mean?
verbTo help forward; to assist.
To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.
“Further the economy.”
adjMore distant; relatively distant.
“See those two lampposts? Run to the further one.”
More, additional.
“I have one further comment to make.”
advTo, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.
“I can run further than you.”
To a greater extent or degree.
“Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced.”
Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
“Don't confuse things further.”
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