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further done
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "further done" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a confusion of terms, as "further" and "done" do not typically go together in standard English usage. Example: "The project is further done than we anticipated" would be incorrect.
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
6 human-written examples
In the 1990's long-form music videos -- performance documentaries and the like -- had their day on videocassette before being buried in an avalanche of heavily promoted movies and further done in by a failure to connect a visual music product with audio CD's.
News & Media
Necessary dilutions of this stock were further done as per the requirement of the experiment.
Science
But the research is relatively small, a lot of work needs to be further done to provide theoretical evidence for controlling disease.
From experts surfacing through initial purposive sampling, snowball sampling was further done to reach out to other experts with substantial contextual knowledge.
The 2D HSQC spectra was further done on the loblolly pine lignin after enzymatic hydrolysis, and it displayed similar peak distribution of the overall lignin carbon-proton resonances as the WEX-treated lignin as shown in Fig. 3c.
More relaxed searches were further done by using a 35% identity cutoff and an alignment length of at least 30% of the query protein.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
How much further does Lee want to go?
News & Media
"How much further do you punish the city?" she asked.
News & Media
"Better flights involve going higher, further, doing debagging or acrobatic stuff".
News & Media
If the stock price falls further, does Amazon become a takeover candidate?
News & Media
How much further does the economy have to go to recovery?
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "further done" in formal writing. Opt for more grammatically correct and widely accepted alternatives like "more completed" or "further advanced".
Common error
Do not confuse "further" as a direct replacement for "more" in the context of completion. While "further" indicates advancement, it doesn't inherently signify completion. Use "more completed" to accurately convey the state of being finished.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "further done" functions as a modifier intended to describe the state of something being completed to a greater extent. However, it is considered grammatically incorrect by Ludwig AI.
Frequent in
Science
66%
News & Media
34%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Wiki
0%
Encyclopedias
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "further done" appears in some contexts, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect and not recommended for formal writing. It's intended to convey a higher degree of completion but is best replaced with phrases like "more completed" or "further advanced" for clarity and grammatical accuracy. The phrase's usage is relatively uncommon, appearing in Science and News & Media contexts. Always opt for grammatically sound alternatives to ensure effective communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
more completed
This alternative uses a more direct and grammatically standard phrasing to indicate a higher degree of completion.
further advanced
This phrase emphasizes the progression or advancement of something to a greater extent.
additional work completed
Focuses on the completion aspect of extra tasks or labor
carried out further
Implies continuing the execution or performance of something.
advanced further
Highlights the progressive aspect of moving forward.
developed further
Suggests the detailed and elaborate progress made.
elaborated further
Indicates providing more details and explanations.
refined further
Emphasizes the improvements made through small changes.
improved upon
Focuses on enhancing the quality or performance.
taken a step further
Highlights an action that represents more progress than past activities
FAQs
What's a better way to say "further done"?
Instead of "further done", consider using phrases like "more completed", "further advanced", or "additional work completed" to convey the idea of increased completion or progress.
Is "further done" grammatically correct?
No, "further done" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use alternative phrases like "more completed" or "further advanced".
How can I use "further" correctly in a sentence about progress?
To use "further" correctly, consider phrases like "further research is needed", or "the project was further developed". Avoid combining "further" directly with "done".
What is the difference between "further advanced" and "further done"?
"Further advanced" implies progress and development, while "further done" is not a standard or grammatically correct way to express completion. Use "further advanced" to indicate something has progressed more, and avoid "further done".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested