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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
Working on tackling is not always easy in season, when teams generally try to avoid creating further injury risks. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 The Welsh rock and psych-pop band’s Supacabra Tour, its first since 2016, spans six dates in Europe and kicks off May 2026 at Ireland’s 3Olympia Theatre, with further stops in cities such as Glasgow, Manchester, and London. Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school’s Global Health Review in May 2025. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Learn advanced techniques to further your painting skills. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 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
  • According to local law enforcement, the suspect crashed a pickup truck through the front door of the church, where hundreds of people were worshipping, then got out of the vehicle and started shooting with an assault rifle.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The gunman was then killed in a shootout with responding police, law enforcement said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Why accurate home values matter Whether buying or selling, a home’s value affects price, closing costs, down payments, insurance, equity and more.
    Mary Beth Eastman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Markets in Europe also ended Friday in positive territory.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Some robo-advisors offer additional features, such as access to a human advisor and tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.
    Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In past years, the event has served as a platform for Beijing to promote its national security agenda.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The Bears quarterback didn't hesitate to offer some self-criticism in his postgame remarks either.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Subsequent names didn't stick either, despite cases of this unusual form of diabetes continuing to surface, especially in areas afflicted with malnutrition.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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