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further

/ˈfɜːðə/

/ˈfɜrðər/

furtherverb

furthered

Past Simple

furthered

Past Participle

furthering

ing-form

/ˈfɜːðə/

/ˈfɜrðər/

Definitions

To help the progress or development of something.

She worked hard to further her career by taking additional courses.

To advance or promote a cause or plan.

The organization aims to further environmental awareness through education.

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furtheradjective

/ˈfɜːðə/

/ˈfɝːðɚ/

Definitions

More distant in space or time.

The further you travel into the forest, the denser it becomes.

Additional; more.

We need further information to complete the report.

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faradverb

Definitions

Very much; to a great degree.

The damage was far worse than I'd expected.

Used when you are asking or talking about the degree to which something is true or possible.

How far can we trust him?

Used to talk about how much progress has been made in doing or achieving something.

How far have you got with that report?

faradjective

further

Comp.

farther

Comp.

farthest

Super.

/fɑː/

/fɑr/

Definitions

Situated at a great distance in space or time.

The far mountains were barely visible through the morning mist.

More distant of two.

She sat on the far side of the room, away from the noise.

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