Furtherance

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

Definitions of furtherance

noun the act of furthering or helping forward; promotion

Example Sentences

A1 In order to achieve furtherance in your language skills, you should practice every day.

A2 The company's goals were achieved with the furtherance of new marketing strategies.

B1 The furtherance of technology has greatly improved communication around the world.

B2 The furtherance of education is essential for the development of a society.

C1 The project was completed with the furtherance of additional funding and resources.

C2 The furtherance of scientific research has led to many groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of furtherance in a Sentence

formal The committee was formed for the furtherance of research in the field of medicine.

informal She joined the club to help in the furtherance of community projects.

slang Let's all pitch in for the furtherance of our group's goals.

figurative His promotion to manager was a significant step in the furtherance of his career.

Grammatical Forms of furtherance

• past tense: furthered
• plural: furtherances
• comparative: more further
• superlative: most further
• present tense: further
• future tense: will further
• perfect tense: have furthered
• continuous tense: is furthering
• singular: furtherance
• positive degree: further
• infinitive: to further
• gerund: furthering
• participle: furthered

Origin and Evolution of furtherance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'furtherance' originated from Middle English 'furtheraunce' which was derived from Old French 'furtherer' meaning 'to help along, promote'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'furtherance' has retained its original meaning of promoting or helping along, but has also come to be used more broadly to indicate the advancement or progress of something.