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单词 furthered
释义

further

1 of 3

adverb

fur·​ther ˈfər-t͟hər How to pronounce further (audio)
1
: farther sense 1
my ponies are tired, and I have further to go Thomas Hardy
2
: to a greater degree or extent
further annoyed by a second intrusion
3
: in addition : moreover
Further, there are aurochs, red deer, wild boar, and large quantities of hare or rabbit. H. T. Waterbolk

further

2 of 3

adjective

1
: farther sense 1
rode … across the valley and up the further slopes T. E. Lawrence
2
: going or extending beyond : additional
further volumes
further education

further

3 of 3

verb

furthered; furthering ˈfərt͟h-riŋ How to pronounce further (audio)
ˈfər-t͟hə-

transitive verb

: to help forward : promote
furtherer
ˈfər-t͟hər-ər How to pronounce further (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Adverb

  • beyond
  • farther
  • yon
  • yonder

Adjective

  • added
  • additional
  • another
  • else
  • farther
  • fresh
  • more
  • other

Verb

  • advance
  • cultivate
  • encourage
  • forward
  • foster
  • incubate
  • nourish
  • nurse
  • nurture
  • promote
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Example Sentences

Adverb The town, such as it is, is one of those Northwest places that look like the outskirts of somewhere bigger, further down the road, but turn out to be all there is. Jonathan Raban, New York Review of Books, 26 Mar. 2009 The Russian artillery fire and bombs are reaching further into the southern sections of the city … Alessandra Stanley, New York Times, 17 Jan. 1995 … her example gave me courage to develop my own voice further. Rita Dove, Essence, May 1995 We need to look back further into the past to find the cause of these problems. I've never been further west than St. Louis. Their house is further up the street. We need to research further into this matter. The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further. “They are not our friends.” “I would go even further and say they are our enemies.” I had enough money to invest. I realized, further, that the risk was small. Adjective He will undergo further questioning. If you need further information you can call me. We do not expect any further deliveries today. I have nothing further to say. There is a further problem: do we have enough money? We parked in the further lot. There is more damage to the further part of the fence. Verb Their efforts greatly furthered the state of research. The funds are to be used to further the public good. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
But like the Social Democrats and other mainstream parties across Europe, the Moderates have also seen their popularity decline amid a populist challenge coming from further right. Vanessa Gera, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Over 28 million Californians were under an excessive heat warning Friday, and winds from Kay were expected to warm up some areas even further, Reppert said. Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The announcement further bolstered the case that the pandemic has (kind of) drawn to a close, or at least reached a more manageable point. Erin Prater, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 Fashion photographer Cecil Beaton, who took the Coronation pictures in 1953 (and was practically court photographer in all but name), went further still. Nick Glass, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 In 2021, a cold snap left parts of the city without power, further exacerbating the existing issues. Char Adams, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth’s decision to remain in Scotland as the country mourned was taken as a further royal snub. Dan Balz, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Has the issue been addressed any further at the TV Academy? Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Corona del Mar had a chance to cut further into the Tritons’ lead after a personal foul penalty on a kickoff gave the Sea Kings great field position with time on their side. Devin Ugland, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Calls and emails to Keystone for further comment were not returned. Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 NBC News has reached out to GDQ for further comment on the decision to pull out of Florida. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Contacted after the new records were made public, Nelson declined further comment and asked that his previous comments be off the record. The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Fox News Digital has reached out to the SEA for further comment. Greg Norman, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. Mike Stobbe, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. Mike Stobbe, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. Mike Stobbe, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022
Verb
The winner of the Emerging Conservationist Award will receive $50,000 to further their work. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 But also helping to further Sidewalk’s reach in the greater film community are the homegrown artists who rely on it to boost their own careers. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 But those who are impatient to further their policies have developed workarounds. Keith Sonderling, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 The endorsement may come back to haunt Dorsey after Musk subpoenaed him on Monday to further a bid to walk away from the deal. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Employees choose to enroll in training to further theirself in a specific area. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Very few have done as much to further the art of song as Marilyn Horne has. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Aug. 2022 The latest support will be crucial to further the platform’s engineering goals, Matthew Gould, founder and CEO of Unstoppable Domains, told Fortune. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 27 July 2022 This is not a platform to further my career or even any band’s career. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English, from Old English furthor (akin to Old High German furthar further), comparative, from the base of Old English forth forth

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

further 1 of 3

adverb

fur·​ther ˈfər-t͟hər How to pronounce further (audio)
1
: farther entry 1 sense 1
We walked further into the forest.
2
: besides entry 2, also
I understand further that it is not your fault.
3
: to a greater degree or extent
Her anger increased further.

further

2 of 3

verb

furthered; furthering
: to help forward : promote
Training will further your career.

further

3 of 3

adjective

1
: farther entry 2
Our property extends to the further tree.
2
: going or extending beyond : additional
further study

furthered

verb

past tense of further
as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of she worked hard to further her operatic career

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • encouraged
  • promoted
  • cultivated
  • fostered
  • nurtured
  • advanced
  • forwarded
  • nourished
  • aided
  • advocated
  • incubated
  • assisted
  • supported
  • championed
  • endorsed
  • upheld
  • backed
  • financed
  • nursed
  • funded
  • underwrote
  • abetted
  • staked
  • patronized
  • boosted
  • endowed
  • publicized
  • indorsed
  • subsidized
  • touted
  • advertised
  • plugged
  • wrought (for)
  • campaigned (for)
  • worked (for)
  • agitated (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hindered
  • prevented
  • opposed
  • inhibited
  • discouraged
  • frustrated
  • prohibited
  • forbade
  • countered
  • enjoined
  • barred
  • proscribed
  • banned
  • outlawed
  • fought
  • combated
  • suppressed
  • halted
  • contended (with)
  • battled
  • impeded
  • stifled
  • checked
  • subdued
  • forbad
  • interdicted
  • repressed
  • combatted
  • arrested
  • squashed
  • retarded
  • obstructed
  • squelched
  • interfered (with)
  • hobbled
  • encumbered
  • shackled
  • fettered
  • snuffed (out)
  • manacled
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