fetter vs further

fetter

verb
  • To restrain or impede; to hamper. 

  • To shackle or bind up with fetters. 

noun
  • A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural). 

  • Anything that restricts or restrains. 

further

verb
  • To help forward; to assist. 

  • To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote. 

adj
  • More distant; relatively distant. 

  • More, additional. 

adv
  • To a greater extent or degree. 

  • Beyond what is already stated or is already the case. 

  • Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover. 

  • Following on (from). 

  • To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent. 

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