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FURTHERED

(adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Furthered.

Furthered - 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)
farther

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)
farther

Furthered - as an adjective satellite

More distant in especially degree

Example: "Nothing could be further from the truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farther

Furthered - as a verb

Promote the growth of

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foster

Contribute to the progress or growth of

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advanceboostencouragepromote
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She furthered her education by attending graduate school."
"The company furthered their expansion by opening new branches in different cities."
"He furthered his career by taking on challenging projects."
"The discovery of new evidence furthered the investigation."
"She furthered her knowledge of art history by studying abroad."
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Word Game Points

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

FURTHERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FURTHERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furthered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FURTHERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FURTHERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furthered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FURTHERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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