Dictionary Entry
further
further is a 7-letter English word with 10 senses as adverb, verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 13 · 10 senses
Definitions
- 1adverb
To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther.
- 2superlative
More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther.
- 3superlative
Beyond; additional; as, a further reason for this opinion; nothing further to suggest.
- 4adverb
To help forward; to promote; to advance; to forward; to help or assist.
- 5verb
promote the growth of
"Foster our children's well-being and education"
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- 6verb
contribute to the progress or growth of
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- 7adjective
more distant in especially degree
"nothing could be further from the truth"
"further from our expectations"
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- 8adverb
to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
"farther north"
"moved farther away"
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- 9adverb
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"
"let's not discuss it further"
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- 10adverb
in addition or furthermore
"if we further suppose"
"stated further that he would not cooperate with them"
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