Further/ˈfɜːrðər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Distance or Degree Use 'further' to describe something going beyond a point in space or extending in degree. He is willing to go further to achieve success. Pro Tip 2/3Intensifying Comparison 'Further' can intensify a comparison, suggesting an increase not otherwise explicit. With each step, the path became further obscured by fog. Pro Tip 3/3Time or Sequence 'Further' isn't just spatial; it can also refer to time or the order of events. Further in the future, you'll understand why.