furthermore

CEFRB2

/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In addition to what was just mentioned.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed

Examples

  • Furthermore, even after the company information session, we sometimes hold company tours.

  • They rob, and furthermore cheat each other.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).

More examples

In context

  • He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore

  • He claimed further(more) that he was not even in town the day the murder occured.

  • He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.