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further

[fur-ther] / ˈfɜr ðər /
ADJECTIVE
additional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
farther more
STRONG
added
WEAK
another else extra fresh in addition new other supplementary
ADVERB
additionally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
again also farther then yet
WEAK
as well as besides beyond distant in addition moreover on top of over and above to boot what's more yonder
VERB
advance, lend support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encourage expedite facilitate hasten help promote speed
STRONG
aid assist ballyhoo champion contribute engender forward foster generate patronize plug propagate push serve succor
WEAK
back up bail out give a boost to go with lend a hand open doors take care of work for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block check delay halt hinder hurt slow stop
STRONG
conceal destroy discourage hide ignore impede kill neglect oppose take withhold
WEAK
cease curtail frustrate obstruct prevent protest

Example Sentences

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A valuation based only on the next 12 months doesn’t tell us whether to buy or sell, because a slowdown is likely only the year after, or further out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In a few areas with heightened vulnerabilities to wildfires, it extends further.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

However, his side have dropped to ninth in the form table since his appointment and are set to fall further once all teams have played 33 matches.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

AI has enhanced the speed, scale and sophistication of cyberattacks, and Mythos has elevated these dangers further.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Without further delay, Cecily threw back her head and screamed.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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