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help vs further

further vs help

help is a noun but further is not a noun.

help is not an adjective while further is an adjective.

help and further both are verbs.

help is not an adverb while further is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
help Yes No Yes No
further No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, further is a hypernym of help; that is, further is a word with a broader meaning than help:
  • help: contribute to the furtherance of
  • further: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of help include advance, boost, encourage, promote.
help (noun) further (noun)
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
a means of serving
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
help (adjective) further (adjective)
more distant in especially degree
help (verb) further (verb)
improve the condition of contribute to the progress or growth of
improve; change for the better promote the growth of
help to some food; help with food or drink
take or use
give help or assistance; be of service
contribute to the furtherance of
be of use
abstain from doing; always used with a negative
help (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 help and further

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