furthermore

American

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

adverb

moreover; besides; in addition.

Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.

furthermore British

/ ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː /

adverb

in addition; moreover

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Etymology

Origin of furthermore

First recorded in 1150–1200; further + more

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Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Strengthened antitrust enforcement, furthermore, increased the uncertainty of government approval of hostile bids from within a target’s own industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

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

From Salon • Jan. 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

We were both available, and furthermore we confessed to being almost immediately uninterested in anyone else we met.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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