foil vs further

foil

verb
  • To prevent (something) from being accomplished. 

  • To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials. 

  • To blunt; to dull; to spoil. 

  • To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. 

  • To cover or wrap with foil. 

noun
  • Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food. 

  • A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency. 

  • A very thin sheet of metal. 

  • A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant. 

  • A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip 

  • Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something. 

  • In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist. 

  • One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test. 

  • A stylized flower or leaf. 

  • Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage. 

  • The track of an animal. 

further

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

  • To help forward; to assist. 

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. 

adj
  • More distant; relatively distant. 

  • More, additional. 

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