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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Iraqi authorities have warned that these suffocating storms will intensify further, adding urgency to address the root of the problem.

From Barron's

If struggling companies sell large amounts of bitcoin, prices could fall further, worsening losses.

From Barron's

With further research, doctors hope to establish whether AI can actually trigger mental-health problems.

From The Wall Street Journal

She declined to comment further or confirm who operates the social-media accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Runways need extra clearing, planes need further de-icing, air traffic controllers are stretched thin and flight crews time out.

From Salon