Further
7 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
At or to a greater distance or more advanced point, or to a greater extent. As a verb, it means to help the progress or development of something.
“We need to investigate further before making any final decisions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɜː.ðə/
Syllables
fur·ther
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Wordle
Contains TH digraph and common ER ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; F and H provide good point opportunities
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