further
adverbDivide further into syllables:
fur · ther
How to pronounce further:
Definition of further:
- further (adverb):
- farther sense 1
- to or at a greater distance in time or space
- to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (further' is used more often thanfarther' in this abstract sense).
Synonyms for further:
encouragebeyondpromoteadvancefartherAntonyms for further:
inferiorfewerreducednegativelessenedsmallerlesserlesslowerdiminishedShow 1 more
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