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further vs encourage

encourage vs further

further is an adjective but encourage is not an adjective.

further and encourage both are verbs.

further is an adverb but encourage is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
further No Yes Yes Yes
encourage No No Yes No
As verbs, further and encourage are synonyms defined as:
  • further and encourage: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other synonyms of further include advance, boost, promote.
As verbs, encourage is a hypernym of further; that is, encourage is a word with a broader meaning than further:
  • further: promote the growth of
  • encourage: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of further include advance, boost, further, promote.
further (adjective) encourage (adjective)
more distant in especially degree
further (verb) encourage (verb)
contribute to the progress or growth of spur on
promote the growth of inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
contribute to the progress or growth of
further (adverb) encourage (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 further and encourage

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