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further

English

  1. 🔊 more distant in especially degree
    “nothing could be further from the truth”
  2. 🔊 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”
  3. 🔊 in addition or furthermore
    “if we further suppose”
  4. 🔊 to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
    “farther north”
  5. 🔊 promote the growth of
    “Foster our children's well-being and education”
  6. 🔊 contribute to the progress or growth of
    “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”

Similar words

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