The county's first high school was built in Eclectic in 1911. The Birmingham and Southeastern Railroad came through the town in 1913, and the town had a brief boom period fueled by land sales. The railroad did not survive the Great Depression, closing in 1936, and the town has remained relatively small since that time.
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense furthers , present participle furthering , past tense , past participle furthered Further is a comparative form of far. It is also a verb. 1. adverb. Further means to a greater extent or degree. Inflation is below 5% and set to fall further.
A comparative of far. 1  To a greater extent; more: considered further the consequences of her actions. 2  In addition; furthermore: He stated further that he would not cooperate with the committee. 3  At or to a more distant or advanced point: went only three miles further; reading five pages further tonight.