Miscellaneous

Can you say further to our conversation?

Can you say further to our conversation?

Further to is used in letters in expressions such as ‘further to your letter’ or ‘further to our conversation’, in order to indicate what you are referring to in the letter.

What does Further to your correspondence mean?

DEFINITIONS1. used especially in letters to show that you are referring to a previous letter or conversation. Further to our recent telephone conversation, I am writing to confirm our meeting.

What is another word for further to?

What is another word for further?

farther far
opposite remoter
other further away
further off furthest
farthest opposing

Can you use further instead of furthermore?

In conclusion, “further” and “furthermore” are interchangeable when the former is an adverb (modifier of verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, phrases, or clauses; more here as well) and is used meaning “in addition to”, though “furthermore” is more common than its shorter form.

What is the difference between farther and further?

The most common quick answer is usually something along the lines of “farther is for physical distance and further is for figurative distance.” As is often the case, however, simple rules run into the buzzsaw of actual usage.

Where do you put further in a sentence?

Further sentence example

  • The assistant asked some further questions.
  • Without further conversation, the Indians started down the gully.
  • He offered no further information and she felt uncomfortable about asking.
  • Miss Keller’s later education is easy to understand and needs no further explanation than she has given.

What is the difference between the words farther and further?

The widely accepted rule is to use farther when being literal and discussing a physical distance, as in “He went farther down the road.” Further is used when discussing a more symbolic distance or to discuss a degree or extent, as in “I wanted to discuss it further, but we didn’t have time.”

Which is correct farther or further?

Can I end a sentence with further?

So, yes. “I can go no further” easily pops to mind. Usually, when you ask some weird question trying to pick apart the nuance of English, the answer is, “Despite what your English teacher told you, you can push the language further.” Look! I did it again!

Is it further or farther from the truth?

farther/ further Use the word farther when you mean physical distance, like if you run farther than your friend. Use further for basically everything else. Further refers to abstractions like ideas or thoughts. Some people think farther and further are the same, but nothing could be further from the truth!

Does further mean more?

As an adjective, further can mean more extended, as in further delays, or additional, as in We will hold further meetings. You can remember that farther is typically used for literal distance by remembering that it’s the comparative form of the adjective far, with the superlative form being farthest.

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