Further Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Further

Meaning 1 : to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

    Example : 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

    Synonyms : farther
Meaning 2 : promote the growth of

    Synonyms : foster
Meaning 3 : more distant in especially degree

    Example : nothing could be further from the truth,further from our expectations

    Synonyms : farther
Meaning 4 : to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

    Example : went only three miles further,further in the future

    Synonyms : farther
Meaning 5 : contribute to the progress or growth of

    Synonyms : advance,  boost,  encourage,  promote


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