furthermore
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
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Explanation
Just when you think your friend has finished her long list of complaints, she begins a new sentence with, “Furthermore…” a word that signals she has even more to complain about. Furthermore is a useful word when you have an additional point to make in an argument or explanation. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence and followed by a comma. You might tell your parents why you think you should go on a Hawaiian vacation and then add, “Furthermore, volcanic ash is excellent for the complexion.” For variety, you can also use words like moreover or additionally in the same way.
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Example Sentences
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Furthermore, sophisticated investors running popular hedge-fund strategies have been selling short shares of cyclical stocks and value stocks to boost their returns.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Furthermore, there is a 75-percent chance that the entire 2026-2030 five-year mean will exceed 1.5C above the 1850-1900 average.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Furthermore, she wrote, Puig went into the bathroom with defense lawyers and possibly conferred about the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Furthermore, alongside the anatomical study, we have also proposed a new hypothesis that redefines the evolutionary relationships of stegosaurs worldwide.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Furthermore, please withhold from volunteering for any nonmember activities in the future, as your name has been placed on a probationary list.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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