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further

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of further

resulting in an increase in amount or number

I think further research is needed before we can say whether that treatment is safe or not

Synonyms of further

added, additional, another, else, farther, fresh, more, other

Words Related to further

accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary

excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus

complementary, contributory

Near Antonyms of further

further

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of further

1 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 of further

beyond, farther, yon, yonder

2 in addition to what has been said

I'll say nothing further at this time

Synonyms of further

additionally, again, also, besides, either, furthermore, likewise, more, moreover, then, too, withal, yet

Phrases Synonymous with further

as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain (also in the bargain), on top of, to boot, what's more

further

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of further

to help the growth or development of

she worked hard to further her operatic career

Synonyms of further

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, incubate, nourish, nurse, nurture, promote

Words Related to further

advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

endow, finance, fund, patronize, stake, subsidize, underwrite

abet, aid, assist

advertise, boost, plug, publicize, tout

agitate (for), campaign (for), work (for)

Near Antonyms of further

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prevent, prohibit, proscribe

battle, combat, contend (with), counter, fight, oppose

repress, snuff (out), squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress

arrest, check, halt, retard

encumber, fetter, hobble, impede, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle

Antonyms of further

discourage, frustrate, hinder, inhibit

Synonym Discussion of further

advance, promote, forward, further mean to help (someone or something) to move ahead. advance stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end.

- advance the cause of peace

promote suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank.

- a campaign to promote better health

forward implies an impetus forcing something ahead.

- a wage increase would forward productivity

further suggests a removing of obstacles in the way of a desired advance.

- used the marriage to further his career

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