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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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In 1982, Bambaataa launched into further fame with the release of “Planet Rock,” a Kraftwerk-inspired creation from him and Soulsonic Force, a group he co-founded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She took two further wickets in the remainder of the over, recording a second maiden, then removed another pair of batters in the fifth over.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Many of the ways Asian countries are coping could hurt their economies further.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A risk for markets would be if the Fed stays on hold without cutting rates because of inflation concerns, even if the U.S. labor market weakens further.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Mary Lou, who gave up trying to talk to him, watched with sorrowful eyes as he moved further and further into himself.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville