Furthermore: Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：in addition (furthermore)

furthermore 🔊

/ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔːr/

adv.

Used to add another point or fact to what you have just said, making your argument stronger.

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in addition 🔊

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/ɪn əˈdɪʃən/

adv.

Used to introduce an additional point or reason that supports or strengthens a previous statement.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'further' (more) + 'more', meaning 'additional point'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'Fur the more'—a furry coat with extra pockets for more arguments.

📖 Example

Online learning offers great flexibility; furthermore, it allows students to access materials from anywhere in the world. 🔊 Online learning offers great flexibility; in addition, it allows students to access materials from anywhere in the world.

🔗 Collocations

and furthermore – Used to add an additional supporting point.

Furthermore, it is important – Used to emphasize a key additional fact.

not only... but furthermore – Used to combine two points with extra weight on the second.

🔄 Synonyms

moreover (adv.) – Used to introduce another point that reinforces the previous one.

in addition (adv.) – Indicates something extra that supports or expands the idea.

additionally (adv.) – Introduces another fact or reason that adds to the argument.

🚫 Antonyms

however (adv.) – Introduces a contrasting point that limits or opposes the previous statement.

nevertheless (adv.) – Introduces a point that seems contradictory but does not completely invalidate the previous one.

on the contrary (adv.) – Used to show a complete opposite or alternative viewpoint.

📖 Cultural Story

This compound word emerged in Middle English and became entrenched in formal writing and speeches, often used in academic and legal contexts to introduce a reinforcing argument.