Ahead vs Further - What's the difference?
ahead | further |
In or to the front; in advance; onward.
Having progressed more.
In the direction one is facing or moving.
in the future, preceding
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To encourage growth.
To support progress or growth of something.
(far); of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.
More, additional.
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(conjunctive) Also; in addition to.
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(location) At greater distance in space or time; farther.
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, title= (conjunctive) Moreover; beyond what is already stated.
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As adverbs the difference between ahead and further
is that ahead is in or to the front; in advance; onward while further is comparative of far POS=adverb.As a verb further is
to encourage growth.As an adjective further is
comparative of far; of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.ahead
English
Adverb
(-)- The island bore but a little ahead of us. --Fielding.
- He is far ahead of his class in math.
- Just ahead you can see the cliffs.
Derived terms
* ahead of one's time * get ahead of oneself * straight aheadAntonyms
* (nautical) astern * behindAnagrams
*further
English
Verb
(en verb)- Further the economy.
Derived terms
* *Adjective
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Derived terms
* * * *Adverb
(-)- Further , besides sensible things and Forms he says there are the objects of mathematics, which occupy an intermediate position,.
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- Further , affiant sayeth naught. (A formal statement ending a deposition or affidavit, immediately preceding the affiant's signature.)
How algorithms rule the world, passage=The use of algorithms in policing is one example of their increasing influence on our lives.
Usage notes
Some usage guides distinguish (farther) and (further), with farther'' referring to distance, and ''further'' referring to degree or time.Grammar Girl: Further Versus Farther]Others, such as the OED, recommend ''farther'' as a comparative form of ''far'' and ''further for use when it is not comparative.[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/farther-further-whats-the-difference/ Daily Writing Tips – Farther, Further: What’s the Difference? However, most authorities consider the two interchangeable in most or all circumstances, and historically they have not been distinguished.
Grammar Girl: Further Versus Farther