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feed vs further

further vs feed

feed is a noun but further is not a noun.

feed is not an adjective while further is an adjective.

feed and further both are verbs.

feed is not an adverb while further is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
feed Yes No Yes No
further No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, further is a hypernym of feed; that is, further is a word with a broader meaning than feed:
  • feed: support or promote
  • further: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of feed include advance, boost, encourage, promote.
feed (noun) further (noun)
food for domestic livestock
feed (adjective) further (adjective)
more distant in especially degree
feed (verb) further (verb)
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to contribute to the progress or growth of
introduce continuously promote the growth of
take in food; used of animals only
give food to
serve as food for; be the food for
feed into; supply
provide as food
gratify
profit from in an exploitatory manner
move along, of liquids
support or promote
feed (adverb) further (adverb)
to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
in addition or furthermore
Difference between feed and further

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