The present participle of 'further'; the act of helping something move forward or make progress.
From the verb 'further' plus the present participle suffix '-ing.' This form has been used in English continuously since the verb entered the language.
Students and employees constantly describe their goals as 'furthering their education' or 'furthering their career,' making it one of the most commonly used forms of this word in everyday speech.
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