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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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It would further expose a structural weakness in Batson itself.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

A further deterioration would exacerbate debt issues in highly leveraged economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

MacIntyre was already three over par in his round when his mood darkened further on the par-five 15th.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

He brushed aside their questions, their further offers of help.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell