1.existing or coming by way of addition;
an additional problem
2.more distant in especially degree;
nothing could be further from the truth
3.to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense);
further complicated by uncertainty about the future
4.in addition or furthermore;
if we further suppose
5.to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense);
farther north
1.promote the growth of;
Foster our children's well-being and education
2.contribute to the progress or growth of;
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom