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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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But the lavatory issues proved to just be a small inconvenience as the crew made history, travelling further from Earth than any other human had done before.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Higher energy costs could further eat into profit margins if customers aren’t willing to spend more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Now the role of DOJ’s tax attorneys seems to be narrowed further by placing the criminal tax section in a division focused on government fraud.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

I slunk further into the shadows, hunching over so he wouldn’t notice me as he left.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler