Meaning & use
additionally
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Meaning
adverbformal
Used to introduce a further point or piece of information; also, moreover.
Grammar: Often placed at the start of a sentence followed by a comma: Additionally, we need to consider the cost. It can also come before an adjective or verb: Additionally important.
Patterns
- additionally, ...
- and additionally
The hotel is close to the beach. Additionally, it has a free breakfast.
Additionally, we need to check the figures before we publish them.
She speaks French and German. Additionally, she is learning Spanish.
Common combinations
- additionally, it is important to
- Additionally, it is important to read the instructions carefully.
- additionally, we note that
- Additionally, we note that the deadline has been extended.
- and additionally
- The room is small and additionally quite dark.
Synonyms and how they differ
- also
- Also is more common in speech and usually goes before the main verb or at the end, not at the start of a sentence.
- moreover
- Moreover is even more formal and is used mainly in writing to add a strong point.
- furthermore
- Furthermore is similar but often introduces a more important additional point.
- besides
- Besides is more informal and often adds a point after a pause.
Word family
- additional adjective
- Extra; more than what was there before.
- addition noun
- The act of adding something, or the thing added.
Commonly confused: additionally or addition?
additionally vs addition
Addition is a noun meaning 'the act of adding', while additionally is an adverb meaning 'also'.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'additionally' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Additionally' is an adverb used to add information, often at the start of a sentence followed by a comma. Option 0 does this correctly. The other options misuse it grammatically.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “additionally”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.