Betekenis van further In het Nederlands

• 0 comparative of far : to a greater distance or degree, or at a more advanced level:

  • I never got further than the first five pages of "Ulysses".

  • We discussed the problem but we didn't get much further in actually solving it.

  • The whole matter is further complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to each other.

  • Every day she sinks further and further into depression.

  • Before we go any further with the project, I think we should make sure that there's enough money to fund it.

  • If you wish to take the matter further, you can file charges against him.

• 1 at a greater distance:

  • It was much further to the town centre than I remembered.

  • Fourteen miles is further than you'd think once you start to run it.

  • Is that her at the further (= other) end of the room?

• 2 more or extra:

  • Have you anything further to add?

  • If you have any further problems, let me know.

  • It cost me £50 a day and a further £60 for insurance.

  • This shop will be closed until further notice.

  • We need to talk further about this.

  • Further to your letter of 11 March, I should like to inform you of a number of recent developments regarding the Saffron Hill site.

• 3 to develop or make progress in something:

  • He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.

  • Additional training is probably the best way to further your career these days.

• 4 more, extra, or additional; comparative offar :

  • Call your local library for further information.

  • To further complicate things, I locked my keys in the car.

  • Not only did I arrive at my conclusions after careful thought, I took a further step and tested them.

• 5 to a greater distance in space or time; comparative offar :

  • I can’t run any further.

  • Read a little further and it will begin to make sense.

• 6 to help something to succeed; to advance something:

  • She says the money would be a great help in furthering their cause.