further

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) (synset 400030381)
    "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"; "the application of the law was extended farther"; "he is going no farther in his studies"
    same as: farther
  2. In addition or furthermore (synset 400030839)
    "if we further suppose"; "stated further that he would not cooperate with them"; "they are definitely coming; further, they should be here already"
  3. To or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) (synset 400030035)
    "farther north"; "moved farther away"; "farther down the corridor"; "the practice may go back still farther to the Druids"; "went only three miles further"; "further in the future"
    same as: farther
Adjective
  1. More distant in especially degree (synset 300446005)
    "nothing could be further from the truth"; "further from our expectations"; "farther from the truth"; "farther from our expectations"
    similar to: far - located at a great distance in time or space or degree
    same as: farther
Verb
  1. Promote the growth of (synset 202560130)
    "Foster our children's well-being and education"
    is a type of: advance, boost, encourage, further, promote - contribute to the progress or growth of
    same as: foster
  2. Contribute to the progress or growth of (synset 202560630)
    "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
    is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    subtypes:
    same as: advance, boost, encourage, promote

Other Searches