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

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

And that furthermore, “Maybe they’ll do something that requires us to step in, but no one should be able to tell them ‘no’ other than us.”

From Slate • Jul. 2, 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

Malcolm said, “You turned our dinner party upside down, Tandy. This chop is appropriate, fair, and equitable, and furthermore, for your penalty, you must execute this task while standing on your head.”

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson