adj.
1.existing or coming by way of addition
2.more distant in especially degree further adv.
1.to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
2.in addition or furthermore
3.to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) further v.
1.promote the growth of
2.contribute to the progress or growth of
Idiom of the Day
beef up (something) or beef (something) up
to make something stronger
The police beefed up the security around the convention site.