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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

new

excess, extra, plus, spare, surplus

complementary, contributory
Near Antonyms of further

fewer, less

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 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

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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