Further in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

Synonym: advance, aid, beyond, farther, over, past, promote. Antonym: hinder. Similar words: furthermore, furtive, fourth, fur, fury, furor, furry, court. Meaning: ['fɜrðə(r) /'fɜː-]

v. 1. promote the growth of 2. contribute to the progress or growth of. adj. more distant in especially degree. adv. 1. to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) 2. in addition or furthermore 3. to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense).

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31. Further analysis of the data is needed.

32. Without more/much/further ado, we set off.

33. She didn't have the strength to walk any further.

34. It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further.

35. Military intervention will only aggravate the conflict even further.

36. This particular model has a further refinement.

37. Consult the bibliography for further reading on the subject.

38. A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.

39. You understand the situation; I needn't elaborate any further.

40. Further information is available on application to the principal.

41. We draw further apart, but the same.

42. The Russian leader wants to introduce further changes.

43. They made a request for further aid.

44. Success stimulates people to further efforts.

45. Further dispute would worsen your relations.

46. He was uncertain how much further he could walk.

47. We moored further up the river.

48. We found further scientific evidence for this theory.

49. The committee refused to attribute blame without further information.

50. Let's not protract the debate any further.

51. His provocative words only fuelled the argument further.

52. I have nothing further to say.

53. Can you stand a bit further away?

54. Her departure pre-empted any further questions.

55. His people had fallen further and further into a quagmire of confusion.

56. Further movie roles have proved somewhat elusive for the young actor.

57. We expect to see further improvement over the coming year.

58. My warmest congratulations to you on receiving the scholarship to the university with all my best wishes for your further progress and continued success.

59. Further information is required to determine the correct answer in any given instance.

60. Praise always stimulates him to further efforts/to make greater efforts.

31. Opposition parties are calling for further assurances that the government is committed to its education policy.

32. Sales of the drug have been stopped, pending further research.

33. The German Chancellor was anxious to assert his government's commitment to further European unity.

34. Two miles further on we came to a small town.

35. There are always new projects which seem to put the reunion back further.

36. A further 300 people have taken refuge in the US embassy.

37. The smoke signals from the central bank suggest further cuts are coming.

38. She complained of stiffness in her joints. Accordingly she was admitted to hospital for further tests.

39. There is a risk that the crisis may spread further.

40. I'm afraid I never got further than the first five pages of 'Ulysses'.

41. We can't go any farther / further ahead with this out-of-date policy.

42. If the primary infection is not treated further outbreaks may occur.

43. She went further into the room, drawn by the warmth of the fire.

44. He first entered Britain on a six-month visa, and was given a further extension of six months.

45. They are calling for a further postponement of the election date.

46. For goodness' sake stop whining,it's not much further to go.

47. Further investigation was hindered by the loss of all documentation on the case.

48. They could find no further reference to Mr LaMotte in the records.

49. This latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was.

50. A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy.

51. This point will be elaborated further in the next chapter.

52. Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials.

53. A spokesman declined to comment until the evidence could be studied further.

54. After nearly falling twice, she managed to make it to the top of the cliff without further incident.

55. On further examination it was found that the signature was not genuine.

56. Gill decided to stay on at university to do further research.

57. This price is his minimum; he refuses to lower it any further.

58. Given data which are free from bias there are further snares to avoid in statistical work.

59. It was feared that the break-up of the oil tanker would result in further pollution.

60. This is likely to provoke a further row about the bank's role in the affair.

More similar words: furthermore, furtive, fourth, fur, fury, furor, furry, court, hurt, furrow, spurt, furious, furnish, curtly, curtail, courtier, nurture, courtesy, curtain, refurbish, furiously, furniture, infuriate, bifurcate, courtroom, courteous, infuriated, infuriating, supreme court, discourtesy.