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Hly2004 Posted 21 years ago
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Further to

"Further to our phone conversation of this morning, both the Cristi and Faci have confirmed that they will ....".

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What's the meaning of the phrase "further to"?
  

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". Question: What's the meaning of the phrase "further to"? It means 'I now have some more comments, or more information, or have taken some action as a reesult of, our previous conversation'.

— Clive

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  • Question: What's the meaning of the phrase "further to"?
  • It means 'I now have some more comments, or more information, or have taken some action as a reesult of, our previous conversation'.
  • eg Further to our conversation, I'd like to add that .
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Hi,

"Further to our phone conversation of this morning, both the Cristi and Faci have confirmed that they will ....".

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What's the meaning of the phrase "further to"? It means 'I now have some more comments, or more information, or have taken some action as a reesult of, our pr
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Hi Clive,

Will it make sense if I say 'In continuation to' instead of 'Further to'?
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Hi,

Will it make sense if I say 'In continuation to' instead of 'Further to'?

I wouldn't recommend that. First of all, it's not a 'standard, common phrase'. Second, it just expresses the idea of 'continuing', whereas 'further to' includes the idea of some new development or outcome.

Best wishes, Clive
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Hi Clive,
I like the clarifications you provided on the phrase "further to" and believe you might be able to help with my question below:

Can one also say for instance "Further to the (on-going) project in Brighton, I write to........
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No. 'Further to' makes it sound like the project has finished.
I suggest
eg With regard to the project . . .
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can I say further our meeting, or I have to say further to our meeting?
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You need to include 'to'.
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