furthermore

[ fur-ther-mawr, -mohr ]
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adverb
  1. moreover; besides; in addition: Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.

Origin of furthermore

1
First recorded in 1150–1200; further + more

Words Nearby furthermore

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How to use furthermore in a sentence

  • And furthermore, I imagine something else about this—quite unlike the old Bible—I imagine all of it periodically revised.

    The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
  • furthermore, the parsons had had to accept the same amount of tobacco when the prices had previously declined.

  • furthermore, a note is payable on demand when it is thus stated, or is payable at sight or on presentation.

  • She was furthermore attired in an old Paisley shawl belonging to her grandmother—what better way to advertise a grandmother?

    Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
  • furthermore, an acceptance may be qualified as to time, acceptance of payment in part only and in other ways.

British Dictionary definitions for furthermore

furthermore

/ (ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː) /


adverb
  1. in addition; moreover

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