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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• moreover vs. furthermore

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.

Example Sentences

If anything, furthermore, sports sentiment should be having a bigger impact today than in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

Haïm furthermore recorded “Il Trionfo” back in 2004 at IRCAM, the computer music institute Boulez created in Paris.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

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 • Nov. 3, 2024

Mr. Smith, my assistant principal and neighbor, had seen my strengths as a student and furthermore trusted me with his own kids.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama