furthermore

American  

[fur-ther-mawr, -mohr] / ˈfɜr ðərˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr /

adverb

1. moreover; besides; in addition.

   Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.

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furthermore British  

/ ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː /

adverb

1. in addition; moreover

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Etymology

Origin of furthermore

First recorded in 1150–1200; further + more

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Example Sentences

The appeal, adds Dela Cruz, is furthermore a reaction to our digital age’s profound sense of disconnection and our difficulty distinguishing truth from fiction.

From Los Angeles Times

And, furthermore, she’s just happy to be with them?

From Salon

Ratcliffe furthermore explained that their use of the Signal app to discuss those operations was perfectly legal and appropriate.

From Salon

Choose something with a low odor factor as a courtesy to your fellow moviegoers, and furthermore, consider sound as well.

From Salon

But, furthermore, their success reinforces their belief that their style of play, where they aim for high levels of possession and look to dominate the ball and really go at the opposition, is working.

From BBC