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FURTHERS

(adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Furthers.

Furthers - as an adverb

To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

Example: "Further complicated by uncertainty about the future"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farther13

In addition or furthermore

Example: "If we further suppose"

To or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

Example: "Farther north"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farther13

Furthers - as an adjective satellite

More distant in especially degree

Example: "Nothing could be further from the truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farther13

Furthers - as a verb

Promote the growth of

Example: "Foster our children's well-being and education"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foster9

Contribute to the progress or growth of

Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13boost7encourage12promote11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She furthers her education by attending night classes."
"He furthers his career by networking and attending conferences."
"The company furthers its research by partnering with universities."
"The organization furthers its mission by organizing community events."
"The book furthers our understanding of the topic."
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Word Game Points

Is FURTHERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furthers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FURTHERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FURTHERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furthers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FURTHERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FURTHERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furthers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FURTHERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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