furthermore

Meaning

1. 1adverbnot comparableformal

   Used to add another point that supports what you have just said, especially in careful writing or a speech.

   Grammar: Usually opens a sentence and is followed by a comma: Furthermore, the plan is cheap.

   Patterns

   • Furthermore, + clause

   The apartment is too small for us. Furthermore, the rent is very high.

   The experiment was flawed. Furthermore, the sample was too small to draw conclusions.

   She is qualified for the job; furthermore, she already knows the team.

Common combinations

Furthermore, it is clear that

Furthermore, it is clear that the policy has failed.

and furthermore

He was late, rude, and furthermore, he never apologized.

furthermore, the

Furthermore, the data show a steady decline.

furthermore, we

Furthermore, we recommend that the school extend its hours.

Synonyms and how they differ

moreover

Moreover is almost interchangeable, but it often adds a stronger or more surprising point.

in addition

In addition is plainer and works in both speech and writing, while furthermore sounds more formal.

besides

Besides is casual and often adds a decisive extra reason in conversation.

also

Also is a neutral word that can sit mid-sentence, whereas furthermore links whole sentences.

Opposites

Word family

further adverb

to a greater distance or degree

further verb

to help something progress

furthermost adjective

most distant

Commonly confused: furthermore or furthermore vs furthest?

Practice

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