Further and Needless

Further

Further adjective - Resulting in an increase in amount or number.

Needless and further are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Further".

Nearby Words: furthered, furthering

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Further and needless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Further" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly

Both words in one sentence

  • Needless to say, further complications ensue.NBC cancelled the series after one season.
  • Digital Piracy Is Okay Needless to say, Reznor was furious, and along with further Executive Meddling of his music, is the reason he went independent after Year Zero was released.
  • Video Game / Demon's Souls Needless to say, this made a lot of the heavier armors rather undesirable and further encouraged tons of END stacking.
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