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Further

Verb / ˈfɜ:ðɜ: / Another word for further — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to a greater degree or extent; additionally

Synonyms & similar words

farther foster encourage promote boost far advance more additional extra beyond greater farther wider henceforth moreover likewise also besides furthermore plus additionally

Synonyms by register

Formal

additionally moreover furthermore in addition

Informal

also besides what's more on top of that

Literary

more beyond

Antonyms

less nearer previous prior backward closer

Common collocations

  • further research
  • further details
  • further information
  • further investigation
  • further development
  • further discussion
  • further consideration

Word family

adjective far
adverb far

Usage note

As an adverb, 'further' means 'more' or 'to a greater extent'. As an adjective, it means 'additional' or 'more distant'. Avoid using 'farther' when referring to figurative distance or abstract concepts.

Example sentences

  1. We need to go further down the road to find the store.
  2. I want to learn further about the history of our country.
  3. She asked for further instructions before starting the project.
  4. Can you explain further how to solve this math problem?
  5. The company is planning to expand further into the international market.

Quotes

  • The further one goes, the less one knows.
  • In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.

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