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Definition of Further
1. Adverb. To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage ('further' is used more often than 'farther' in this abstract sense). "He is going no farther in his studies"
2. Adjective. More distant in especially degree. "Farther from our expectations"
3. Verb. Promote the growth of. "Foster our children's well-being and education"
Generic synonyms: Advance, Boost, Encourage, Promote
Derivative terms: Fosterage, Fostering, Fostering, Furtherance
4. Adverb. In addition or furthermore. "They are definitely coming; further, they should be here already"
5. Verb. Contribute to the progress or growth of. "They further him to write the letter"; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
Specialized synonyms: Connive At, Wink At, Foster, Spur, Help, Carry, Feed, Conduce, Contribute, Lead
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support
Derivative terms: Advance, Boost, Booster, Booster, Encouragement, Furtherance, Promotion, Promotion, Promotive
6. Adverb. To or at a greater distance in time or space ('farther' is used more frequently than 'further' in this physical sense). "Further in the future"
Definition of Further
1. adv. To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther.
2. a. compar. More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther.
3. v. t. To help forward; to promote; to advance; to forward; to help or assist.
Definition of Further
1. Verb. (transitive) To encourage growth. ¹
2. Verb. To support progress or growth of something. ¹
3. Adjective. (comparative of far lang=English POS=adjective); of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time. ¹
4. Adjective. More, additional. ¹
5. Adverb. (comparative of far lang=English POS=adverb) ¹
6. Adverb. (context: conjunctive) Also; in addition to. ¹
7. Adverb. (context: location) A greater distance in space or time; farther. ¹
8. Adverb. (context: conjunctive) Moreover; beyond what is already stated. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Further
1. to help forward [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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