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as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point go further along this road and you'll see the sign for the highway

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
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further

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adjective

further

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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb further contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of further are advance, forward, and promote. While all these words mean "to help (someone or something) to move ahead," further suggests a removing of obstacles in the way of a desired advance.

used the marriage to further his career

In what contexts can advance take the place of further?

The words advance and further are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, advance stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end.

advance the cause of peace

When is forward a more appropriate choice than further?

The synonyms forward and further are sometimes interchangeable, but forward implies an impetus forcing something ahead.

a wage increase would forward productivity

When might promote be a better fit than further?

While the synonyms promote and further are close in meaning, promote suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank.

a campaign to promote better health

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of further
Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines. Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023 For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs. Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
A number of Democratic lawmakers, on the other hand, have called for further transparency into law enforcement identities and restrictions on immigration officers’ mask-wearing. Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 7 July 2025 Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to launch further strikes. Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Verb
This idea was furthered in the A$AP Rocky soundtrack that played. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Overall, this study furthers our understanding of glycogen stores and how healthy neurons can quickly degenerate if the conditions for impeding metabolism are present. New Atlas, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for further
Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
  • Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
  • Ball played college basketball at UCLA in 2017 and then went pro for the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Under that philosophy, all problems can be solved by adding more data and more compute power.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court cleared the way yesterday for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy in a ruling that gives the governor more power over how state laws are enacted.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The editorial also criticized health benefit eligibility after eight years of service — a policy many cities use to encourage continuity and long-term commitment.
    Josh Levy, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
  • Their main message is to encourage couples to actively consider the decision instead of following the norm.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
Adverb
  • Look to the best hair serums for lightweight nourishment that not only strengthens hair fibers but also improves styling capabilities.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • According to Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a business platform bringing K-beauty brands to the US, K-beauty hair formulas focus on both nourishing the scalp’s overall health while also rebuilding protein in strands to treat damage from the inside out.
    Audrey Noble, Glamour, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • But they can also be placed on the footstools to transform them into additional seats.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Then, the budget bill gives each spouse an additional deduction of $6,000, or $12,000 for both, which would be available even for those who itemize their other deductions.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.
    Adeola Adeosun Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Adverb
  • The ball struck Judge, who was either blinded by the sun or wasn’t looking, near his right eye, knocking his sunglasses off his face.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 July 2025
  • There haven't been any calls made on his phone, either.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 July 2025

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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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