furtherer


fur·ther

F0371200 (fûr′thər)adj.A comparative of far1. More distant in degree, time, or space: a result that was further from our expectations than last time; the further lamppost.2. Additional: a further example; a further delay.adv.A comparative of far1. To a greater extent; more: considered further the consequences of her actions.2. In addition; furthermore: He stated further that he would not cooperate with the committee.3. At or to a more distant or advanced point: went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight. See Usage Note at farther.tr.v. fur·thered, fur·ther·ing, fur·thers To help the progress of; promote. See Synonyms at advance.
[Middle English, from Old English furthra, from furthor, farther. Adv., from Middle English, from Old English furthor; see per in Indo-European roots.]
fur′ther·er n.