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What does further mean?

"Further" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:

1. More distant in space or time:

* "He walked further down the road." (meaning he moved farther away)

* "The project will be completed further down the line." (meaning it will be completed at a later time)

2. To a greater extent or degree:

* "I need further information before I can make a decision." (meaning more information is needed)

* "The situation is further complicated by the recent events." (meaning the situation is more complicated now)

3. In addition to:

* "Further to my previous email, I would like to add..." (meaning in addition to what was previously mentioned)

* "Further to the above, please note that..." (meaning in addition to the previous information)

4. To a more advanced stage:

* "Further research is needed to confirm the findings." (meaning more research is required)

* "The team has made further progress on the project." (meaning the team has moved forward with the project)

5. (Adverb) More:

* "He studied further in order to become a doctor." (meaning he continued his education)

* "They discussed the matter further before making a decision." (meaning they discussed it more thoroughly)

The meaning of "further" will depend on the specific sentence and the context in which it is used.

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