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
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