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further

adverb(fur-ther)

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

Synonyms: farther,

Examples:

Further complicated by uncertainty about the future.
Let's not discuss it further.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
They are further along in their research than we expected.

further

verb(fur-ther)

promote the growth of

Synonyms: foster,

further

adjective(fur-ther)

more distant in especially degree

Synonyms: farther,

Examples:

Nothing could be further from the truth.
Further from our expectations.

further

adverb(fur-ther)

to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

Synonyms: farther,

Examples:

Went only three miles further.
Further in the future.

further

verb(fur-ther)

contribute to the progress or growth of

Synonyms: advance, boost, encourage, promote,

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