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as in farther
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 & Similar Words

Relevance
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further

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adjective

further

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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb further contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of further are advance, forward, and promote. While all these words mean "to help (someone or something) to move ahead," further suggests a removing of obstacles in the way of a desired advance.

used the marriage to further his career

In what contexts can advance take the place of further?

The words advance and further are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, advance stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end.

advance the cause of peace

When is forward a more appropriate choice than further?

The synonyms forward and further are sometimes interchangeable, but forward implies an impetus forcing something ahead.

a wage increase would forward productivity

When might promote be a better fit than further?

While the synonyms promote and further are close in meaning, promote suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank.

a campaign to promote better health

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of further
Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines. Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023 For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs. Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Newsweek contacted Regeneron via email for further comment on the acquisition. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 Officials did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for further comment. Sam Gillette, People.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
For better and worse, many Americans are deeply invested in the state of Israel, both positively and negatively, for political and religious reasons, and therefore engage in the democratic process to further their preferred policies toward the country. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025 The recent partnership also comes as Amazon furthers its rural delivery push, investing another $4 billion into its network. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for further
Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
  • He was bumped to Triple-A Toledo, then moved to Class-A Lakeland because of weather concerns in the Midwest.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • The mop spins by releasing the locking lever and then pushing down the handle into the spin chamber.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Justice John Roberts on April 9 temporarily halted orders by the two judges who had blocked Trump's firing of Harris and Wilcox, giving the justices more time to decide how to proceed.
    John Kruzel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
  • Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Adverb
  • Supporting Yoon’s impeachment, Lee has also condemned Yoon’s unconstitutional abuse of martial law and espousal of election fraud conspiracy theory.
    Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
  • The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Guests can also purchase a wearable Power-Up Band for additional interactivity across SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
    Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • This was a major additional cost to the $20,000-$30,000 required to put on the event each year.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Teens running social media accounts, promoting school events, or launching small ventures can immediately implement these strategies.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Adverb
  • Another pitching change, with left-hander Tim Hill entering to face Conforto with the bases loaded and one out, didn’t help either.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
  • The fraud involved billing Medicare for group mental-health sessions that were either not needed or not provided to patients.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025

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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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