How to Sign "Further"

To sign "further", form both hands into flat "O" handshapes by bringing your fingertips to touch your thumbs. Hold your hands in front of your chest, slightly apart, with your palms facing each other. Move both hands forward simultaneously in a small, smooth arc to represent moving an idea ahead.

Examples Using "Further" in a Sentence

1

We need to discuss this further.

Sign "further" after "discuss" to show the continuation or expansion of the conversation.

2

Do you have any further questions?

Use the sign for "further" before "questions" to ask if there is anything additional they want to ask.

3

Let's look into this further.

Sign "further" at the end of the sentence to indicate extending your investigation or research into the topic.

How to Sign "Further"
To sign "further", form both hands into flat "O" handshapes by bringing your fingertips to touch your thumbs. Hold your hands in front of your chest, slightly apart, with your palms facing each other. Move both hands forward simultaneously in a small, smooth arc to represent moving an idea ahead.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
This sign visually represents taking an existing concept or amount—shown by the flat "O" handshapes—and physically moving it forward. The forward motion naturally conveys the abstract idea of progression, continuation, or adding onto a topic.
Signing Tips
Make sure to keep your movements smooth and deliberate. The forward motion is key to the meaning of the sign. Keep your facial expression engaged to match the context of your sentence, whether you are asking a question or making a serious statement.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is tapping the fingertips together, which changes the meaning to "more". Ensure your hands start slightly apart and move forward together without touching. Also, avoid making the forward arc too large; it should be a concise, controlled movement.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Further" in a Sentence
1

We need to discuss this further.

Sign "further" after "discuss" to show the continuation or expansion of the conversation.

2

Do you have any further questions?

Use the sign for "further" before "questions" to ask if there is anything additional they want to ask.

3

Let's look into this further.

Sign "further" at the end of the sentence to indicate extending your investigation or research into the topic.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sign used for physical distance, like 'The store is further away'?

No, this specific sign is used for abstract concepts, like 'furthermore' or 'discuss further'. For physical distance, you would typically use the sign for 'far', moving your dominant 'A' hand forward.

How is 'further' different from 'more'?

While both signs use the flat 'O' handshape, 'more' involves tapping the fingertips of both hands together. 'Further' involves holding the hands slightly apart and moving them forward together without tapping.

Can I sign this with just one hand?

It is best to use both hands for clarity, as the two-handed forward motion strongly conveys the idea of progression or adding to a topic. Using one hand might make the sign look like something else and confuse the meaning.

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