1. (verb)further, farther more distant in especially degree Synonyms: farther, further Antonyms: nigh, close, near
2. (verb)foster, further promote the growth of Synonyms: encourage, promote, boost, foster, advance, nurture, further Antonyms: close, near, nigh
3. (adverb)promote, advance, boost, further, encourage contribute to the progress or growth of Synonyms: throw out, supercharge, bring forward, come along, pass on, get along, win, elevate, kick upstairs, progress, advertize, come on, make headway, advance, upgrade, encourage, hike, hike up, gain, pull ahead, foster, promote, boost, go on, gain ground, raise, advertise, move on, get on, shape up, further, push, set ahead, march on, get ahead Antonyms: close, near, nigh
4. (adverb)further, farther to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) Synonyms: farther, further Antonyms: close, nigh, near
5. (adverb)further in addition or furthermore Synonyms: farther Antonyms: nigh, close, near
6. (adverb)farther, further to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) Synonyms: farther, further Antonyms: near, nigh, close
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'further'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. further But ranges from the faintest contrast to absolute negation; as, I am willing to go, but (on the other hand) content to stay; he is not an honest man, but (on the contrary) a villain. The contra Synonyms: but, and, however, notwithstanding, that, barely, just, only, tho, besides, merely, provided, unless, except, moreover, save, yet, further, nevertheless, still
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