# furthered

Pronunciation: US say "FUR-thurd" /ˈfɝ.ðɚd/; UK say "FUR-thuhd" /ˈfɜː.ðəd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of further. — simple past and past participle of further
   - Simple: Past tense of further. Use this form for something that happened earlier.
   - _The new policy furthered economic growth across the region._
   - _Her research was furthered by a generous private grant._

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