furthermore
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of furthermore
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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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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
Ratcliffe furthermore explained that their use of the Signal app to discuss those operations was perfectly legal and appropriate.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 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
“I think these are the very children we’ve been looking for. And furthermore, I think they spent last night in your camp.”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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