Furthermore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Furthermore is an adverb meaning In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
Meaning
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
More Meanings
- (rare) comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed
Example Sentences
He claimed further(more) that he was not even in town the day the murder occured.
He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up.
But, furthermore, the true Revival of pure Religion, is meeting at this day a still more fearful obstacle, in the system of go-betweenity or theological mermaidism, which has arisen out of the ashes of old defunct infidelity, and is boasting its able champions.
Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.
Synonyms for furthermore
Depending on context, synonyms include additionally, also, moreover.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moreover, besides, also, additionally, therefore, then.
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