further

/fˈɝðɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adverb

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)
   “further complicated by uncertainty about the future”
2. in addition or furthermore
   “if we further suppose”
3. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
   “farther north”

verb

1. promote the growth of
   “Foster our children's well-being and education”
2. contribute to the progress or growth of
   “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”

adjective

1. more distant in especially degree
   “nothing could be further from the truth”

Synonyms for further

• farther
• foster
• promote
• advance
• boost
• encourage
• far

Words that rhyme with further

• werther