FURTHER
/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of FURTHER
To help forward; to assist.
To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.
"Further the economy."
(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
"He was standing at the further end of the corridor."
More, additional.
"I have one further comment to make."
(comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.
"I can run further than you."
(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.
"Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced."
Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
"Chapter 10 further explains the ideas introduced in Chapter 9."
Examples of FURTHER in a Sentence
- "Further the economy."
- "He was standing at the further end of the corridor."
- "I have one further comment to make."
- "I can run further than you."
Word Details
Is FURTHER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FURTHER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FURTHER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for FURTHER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | u | r | t | h | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FURTHER
55 words from the letters in FURTHER
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How to Use FURTHER in Word Games
FURTHER is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FURTHER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FURTHER to find 55 additional valid words.