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- pronunciation:
- fuhr
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- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
a comparative of "far."
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| definition 2: |
at or to a greater distance or extent; farther.
We ran further today than we usually do.This new theory goes further than the others to explain these phenomena.- similar words:
- more
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| definition 3: |
in addition; additionally.
All lockers will be kept locked. Further, they will be inspected monthly. |
| related words: |
more |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
a comparative of "far."
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| definition 2: |
more distant or extended.
It's a beautiful hotel, but it's further from the beach than the other one. |
| definition 3: |
more.
If there are no further questions, we'll end the discussion here.The soldiers are waiting for further instructions.Does anyone have any further comments?- similar words:
- extra, more, other
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| related words: |
additional |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
furthers, furthering, furthered |
| definition: |
to advance or help make progress.
It was an important dramatic role, and it greatly furthered the actor's career.- antonyms:
- hinder, impede, retard
- similar words:
- better, develop, encourage, forward, nourish, promote
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| related words: |
aid, boost, cultivate, enable, facilitate, help, invite, reinforce, speed |
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farther or further
Farther and further have the same meaning. You can use either farther or further as an adverb to describe a distance in space or time. But, it is more common to use further in other adverb senses and as an adjective. Compare: - Drive farther until you reach the traffic light.
- Drive further until you reach the traffic light.
- I want nothing further from him.
- Do you have any further questions?
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