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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
He was interviewed and subsequently released pending further investigation, police reported. Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025 Air traffic control received no further transmissions from James after that, according to the report. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, one group isn't standing for it, and has been working to further the interests of Italian Americans in the years following the assault on Columbus statues. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Mnemonica Archive is the next step in furthering that mission. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 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
  • The Tunnels story is that Chinese immigrants built a network of tunnels under the city because they were forced to live underground; the tunnels were then used by gangsters and bootleggers, including Al Capone.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
  • He then flat-footed a pass that was deflected.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But longer games has not meant more playing time.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The more carp taken, the more tickets one receives.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even then, Sitake and his former teammates were encouraged to speak freely in meetings, to suggest alternative schemes and to acknowledge ways to be different.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The shipping industry would have paid the tax into a fund created by the IMO, to encourage emissions reductions and raise funds for climate action.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Though his career was marked by flashes of brilliance, including another 1,400-yard rushing season in 2015, it was also marred by injuries and off-field challenges.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The resilience of the fast casual food category also comes from its relatively smaller exposure to the lower income consumers that have been under more pressure in the current macroeconomic environment, Cho noted.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • For example, the Season 33 finale extended to three hours to accommodate additional routines and celebrations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Duran had published articles on Tan and his wealthy colleagues, like Balaji Srinivasan, a tech investor who was promoting an esoteric but stubbornly influential concept called the Network State.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Soft platinum coils are delivered into the aneurysm under X-ray guidance to promote clotting and block blood flow into the weakened vessel.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The art of putting pen to paper isn’t lost on younger leaders either.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Initiating these conversations should not just be a mother's role, either.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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