further- root words — words with the further- root

The root further- comes from Old English furthor, meaning more forward, onward. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including furtherance. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the further- root

Explore words with further- — words containing the further- root and sharing its sense of "more forward, onward". Examples include furtherance. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does further- mean?

The further- root means more forward, onward, from Old English furthor. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.