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further

UK
/ˈfɜːðə/
US
/ˈfɜrðər/

Translations

furtherverb
furthered
Past Simple
furthered
Past Participle
furthering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɜːðə/
US
/ˈfɜrðər/
Synonyms
develop
advance
promote
enhance
extend
prolong
furtheradjective
UK
/ˈfɜːðə/
US
/ˈfɝːðɚ/
Synonyms
furthermost
greater
extra
more
additional
faradjective

further

Comp.

farther
Comp.
farthest
Super.
UK
/fɑː/
US
/fɑr/
Synonyms
distant
outlying
far-off
faraway
remote
Antonyms
close
near

Definitions

furtherverb
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.
furtheradjective
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.
faradjective
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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